patriotic

Example Sentences

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So when a lucrative commission comes to Y, inviting him to compose a patriotic anthem for the “victory generation,” you already know what his answer is.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Baseball and its “unrivaled patriotic and interclass appeal” were ascendant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

She has struggled to shield her daughter from an ever-increasing number of "patriotic" activities and lessons.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

In the capital Hanoi, patriotic red-and-yellow banners flutter from lampposts and traffic lights, extolling the "national festival" where people "eagerly cast ballots".

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

As everyone gathered by the flagpole for the Pledge of Allegiance and some patriotic songs, I scanned the crowd to see if there was anyone who seemed to be paying attention to me.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter