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as in state
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
the American people became one nation when they adopted the Constitution in 1789
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And now a new Trump administration is on the horizon with hope renewed for safety and security for our families and nation…who could have thought that Rachel's story, her life, would help to change our country, bring us back to foundational truths and common sense.
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Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 20 Jan. 2025
Peltier traveled to the reservation with his fellow activists during a period of tensions between members of the Lakota nation and tribal Chair Richard Wilson, whom critics viewed as a puppet of the U.S. government.
—Zack Budryk, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
Our nation owes these public servants a debt of gratitude for their tireless commitment to our country.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2025
Niger is a largely Muslim state in Africa’s most populous nation.
—Reuters, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
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Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 20 Jan. 2025
Peltier traveled to the reservation with his fellow activists during a period of tensions between members of the Lakota nation and tribal Chair Richard Wilson, whom critics viewed as a puppet of the U.S. government.
—Zack Budryk, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
Our nation owes these public servants a debt of gratitude for their tireless commitment to our country.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2025
Niger is a largely Muslim state in Africa’s most populous nation.
—Reuters, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
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Church Street visionary Bob Snow has died at age 82 Trump considers ending FEMA, let states deal with ‘the tornadoes and the hurricanes’ Maxwell Frost slams Trump shutdown of Gun Violence Prevention office Maxwell Frost slams Trump shutdown of Gun Violence Prevention office Snow in Florida?—
Buddy Collings,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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Noem, who held her state’s lone U.S. House seat for eight years before becoming governor in 2019, has risen in the GOP by tacking closely with Trump.—
Associated Pess,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025
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Around the same historical period, Israel instituted a divided education system based on nationality and religious observance, with four distinct school streams: Jewish secular, orthodox and ultra-orthodox schools taught primarily in Hebrew, and Arab schools taught in Arabic.—
Ayala Hendin,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
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Matt Freese* was among the best goalkeepers of any nationality in the 2024 MLS season, helping New York City FC outlast Cincinnati in the playoffs, including some shootout heroics.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Arguably the most talented team in U.S. men’s history, with three of the greatest to ever play, all needing to pitch in to survive a semifinal scare from Serbia and then edge the host country, 98-87, in a game that was much closer than the score indicates.—
Joe Vardon,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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With striking rustic country vistas and cozy fireplaces lit around every corner, this hotel is one of the best new offerings to open outside of New York in years, and is perfect for a dead-of-winter retreat.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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To conduct unbiased product testing, a panel representing multiple ethnicities and types 2 to 4 hair trialed a number of formulas across product categories for a minimum of two months.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
22 Jan. 2025
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For race and ethnicity, the top-scoring movies were Joy Ride, A Thousand and One, The Color Purple, House Party and The Blackening.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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Of course, the state’s senators, representatives and governor conduct the commonwealth’s business here.—
Kim Foley MacKinnon,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Bratcher, executive director of Kentucky NORML, a cannabis advocacy organization, said employers in the commonwealth are still able to enforce drug-free workplace policies, including testing for THC.—
Marina Johnson,
The Enquirer,
1 Jan. 2025
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Three workshops have already been completed on the topics of digital marketing in Spanish, minority certification training and financial training in Spanish.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
18 Jan. 2025
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McDaniel said that a few years ago the Minority Coaches Advancement Association counted the number of minority head coaches by hand at the more than 500 programs at every level of the sport.—
David Ubben,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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The costume award ceremony will immediately follow the 5K race.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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There are some notable figures like Red Bull’s principal strategist Hannah Schmitz and former race strategists Ruth Buscombe and Bernie Collins, who worked with Sauber and Aston Martin respectively.—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The actress is a noted fan of cushiony kicks for family walks, trips to Japan, movie premieres, and fitness sessions and is often spotted wearing the Brooks brand, particularly the Glycerin 21 running shoes.—
Miles Walls,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
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The Placer County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Thursday in connection to the fentanyl poisoning death of a 20-year-old man who’s family has become outspoken advocates about the dangers of the deadly drug.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Nation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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