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patriotism

[pey-tree-uh-tiz-uhm, pa-] / ˈpeɪ tri əˌtɪz əm, ˈpæ- /
NOUN
love of one's country
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But stocks did get some love as a horde of investors had pledged to buy stocks yesterday to help prop up the market in a show of patriotism, the Journal reported.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

The patriotism of those years seemed earnest, even when it occasionally had the bearing of Sam Eagle: chest out, chin up, deeply concerned with the dignity of the republic.

From Salon Sep. 2, 2026

She showed that holding onto faith, patriotism and the American way of life doesn’t mean you can’t also hold space for LGBTQ+ people to live their own happy lives.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

And many retailers are appealing to economic patriotism.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

Fischer began receiving thousands of letters and cables urging him to continue the match, and Henry Kissinger called him once again, this time from California, to appeal to his patriotism.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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