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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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Recent Examples of nation
Regions had significant disparities too, with ASD most prevalent in high-income Asia Pacific nations, and least prevalent in tropical Latin America.
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New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
As the United States and other nations electrify more of their economies in a bid to reduce global warming, the Copper State is on the cusp of a transformational mining boom.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
The oil-rich nation is suffering through chronic fuel and electricity shortages.
—Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has backed the rebels since 2011 and has thus expanded his nation's foothold in the region.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
As the United States and other nations electrify more of their economies in a bid to reduce global warming, the Copper State is on the cusp of a transformational mining boom.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
The oil-rich nation is suffering through chronic fuel and electricity shortages.
—Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has backed the rebels since 2011 and has thus expanded his nation's foothold in the region.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nation
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The 2026 deadline for a new interstate agreement on water management approaches rapidly, with sharp divisions between the Upper Basin (Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and New Mexico) and Lower Basin (California, Arizona, and Nevada) states.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Secretary Of State: Marco Rubio Trump nominated Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., as secretary of state.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Italian American Social Club of Central Florida: All nationalities are welcome.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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The artist was born in Iran, is French Swedish by nationality, and spends most of his time in Morocco.Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Many European countries like France, Germany, and Spain are impacted by a similar increase, taking monthly prices from €16 to €21.Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 23 Dec. 2024
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Some countries, including the US, India, and China, have imposed specific requirements on mapping providers over the years.Paresh Dave, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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Further research involving more diverse ethnicities and income levels will be necessary to determine whether the results are more widely applicable.Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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Yet, across regions, ethnicities and religious celebrations, women often bear a disproportionate share of the responsibilities as entertainers and nurturers during this time of year.Elpida Kokkota, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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In 2023, travelers spent a total of $9.7 billion across the commonwealth and that didn't slow down in 2024.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2024
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The commonwealth’s attorney for Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park, Amy Ashworth, has said her office won’t comment on this case until it’s done.Steve Almasy, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
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The National Football League voted in August to allow select private equity investors to take minority stakes.Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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For kids with minority identities or interests, connecting online with other people like themselves can be fun and supportive.Alison Escalante, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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For Black graduates, race weighs heavily on the social and economic outcomes associated with a college degree.Michael Collins, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The financial demands of NASCAR, requiring several hundred thousand dollars per car per race, make sponsorship indispensable.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The devoted mom was known for navigating the convoluted case against the family’s across-the-street neighbor, Skakel, with grace, dignity and humanity, Greenwich Time noted.Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
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His family said in an obituary that Meek died surrounded by family and friends.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Nation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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