national anthem
noun
: a song that praises a particular country and that is officially accepted as the country's song
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In a third, detainees can be seen — foreheads to the floor of an outdoor pen — as the Israeli national anthem plays and armed guards encircle them.
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Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Highlights include the presentation of colors, keynote speakers, taps and a singing of the national anthem.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
The seats being full for the national anthem at each of their home playoff games is a sight not often seen at Southern California sporting events.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The invitation is open to all active-duty military and veterans to receive a free sandwich and hear a live national anthem at noon.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Highlights include the presentation of colors, keynote speakers, taps and a singing of the national anthem.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
The seats being full for the national anthem at each of their home playoff games is a sight not often seen at Southern California sporting events.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The invitation is open to all active-duty military and veterans to receive a free sandwich and hear a live national anthem at noon.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
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“National anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20anthem. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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