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patriotic

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


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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

Staff at a North Korean restaurant in Dandong forbade AFP journalists from filming or taking photos of a large screen showing a patriotic music and dance performance.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Ric was really patriotic and proud of his heritage and would always show his utmost commitment to his country.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

It calls on all Chinese citizens to promote a patriotic spirit and protect the dignity of state symbols such as the national flag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

He remembers my father, how he spent his wages and his dole while singing patriotic songs and making speeches from the dock like a condemned rebel.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt




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