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

“All true patriots must wake to the cry of danger,” he harangued.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 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

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is additionally expected to host them at the presidential palace in the coming days, after calling the players "patriots" and labelling the final a "victory for all Senegalese people".

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

Both presidents were great patriots and signers of the Declaration of Independence, and it is a majestic coincidence that they would both die on the day all Americans celebrate as the birth of this country.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos