the country
noun
1
: the people who live in a country
The whole country was stunned by the news.
The President has the support of most of the country.
2
: land that is away from big towns and cities : countryside
She lives out in the country.
They prefer the country to the city.
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In response to petitions filed by the sponsors, the Supreme Court decided unanimously that Palestinians be allowed into the country, subject to security checks.
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Eetta Prince-Gibson, TIME, 4 June 2024
But much of his monologue focused on the media covering the high-profile trial, who Stewart poked fun at for saying repeatedly how sad the news was for the country.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 4 June 2024
Texas emits the most greenhouse gasses in the country, which contributes to air pollution, an increase in pollen counts and ultimately allergy symptoms.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2024
This wasn’t enough though to beat Coke — which holds steady at the top position with 19.2% of the soda market captured in the country last year.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
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Eetta Prince-Gibson, TIME, 4 June 2024
But much of his monologue focused on the media covering the high-profile trial, who Stewart poked fun at for saying repeatedly how sad the news was for the country.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 4 June 2024
Texas emits the most greenhouse gasses in the country, which contributes to air pollution, an increase in pollen counts and ultimately allergy symptoms.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2024
This wasn’t enough though to beat Coke — which holds steady at the top position with 19.2% of the soda market captured in the country last year.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
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“The country.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20country. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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