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patriotic

[pey-tree-ot-ik, pa-] / ˌpeɪ triˈɒt ɪk, ˌpæ- /


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The holiday weekend will be filled with travel, events and patriotic pride.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

“Edelweiss,” in particular, seemed to resonate with people he met thanks to its simple melody, few words and patriotic theme.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

If we want young people to be more patriotic, we must give them hope that working together can still make America better.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Promotional materials emphasized American branding, patriotic messaging and customer loyalty, while official launch announcements framed the service as a bold alternative to mainstream telecom providers.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

But my favorite patriotic song was “En mi viejo San Juan,” in which a poet says good-bye to Old San Juan and calls Puerto Rico a “sea goddess, queen of the coconut groves.”

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago




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