patriots

Example Sentences

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“This is being made as a gift from me and other people that are great patriots and spent a lot of money. We are building what will be the finest ballroom anywhere in the world.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The attacks created a shared sense of purpose that inspired a generation of patriots.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"The American patriots who pledged their lives to independence in 1776, were the heirs to this majestic inheritance," Trump said.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

After Pretti's shooting Mullin said federal law enforcement officials were "patriots" facing death threats for doing their job.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Soviet citizens felt that they themselves were real patriots, fighting a war against the false patriotism of fascism.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein