patriotism

Example Sentences

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Leaving patriotism and morality aside, I would say, “Gee, I don’t trust that.”

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Compared to all that stone-faced, enforced patriotism, the apple pie atmosphere of baseball is a breeze.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

The president defended his leadership in a speech to Congress infused with patriotism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

"I am no longer a colonel, nor a member of the Civil Guard. I have lost my career but I will never lose my patriotism," she quoted him as saying.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

All that was required of them was a primitive patriotism which could be appealed to whenever it was necessary to make them accept longer working hours or shorter rations.

From "1984" by George Orwell