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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
Federal investigators allege the book included information Buma obtained from the FBI about an investigation of a foreign nation's weapons of mass destruction program.
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Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2025
Germany and other European nations plan to increase government spending over the next several years, resulting in additional bond issuance.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Our nation’s and our state’s infrastructure is aging, and among the biggest threats to the long-term stability of our bridges and roadways is the wear and tear caused by overweight trucks.
—Ydanis Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2025
Plus, 64 teams would include more than a quarter of FIFA’s member nations, diluting overall quality and rendering qualifying competitions all but superfluous.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
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Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2025
Germany and other European nations plan to increase government spending over the next several years, resulting in additional bond issuance.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Our nation’s and our state’s infrastructure is aging, and among the biggest threats to the long-term stability of our bridges and roadways is the wear and tear caused by overweight trucks.
—Ydanis Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2025
Plus, 64 teams would include more than a quarter of FIFA’s member nations, diluting overall quality and rendering qualifying competitions all but superfluous.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nation
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The principle is rooted in the separation of powers and states that Congress cannot delegate its legislative powers to executive branch agencies.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Approximately 20 states have recognized the need to explore alternative ways to fund roads and highways that meet the demand of their users.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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Italian American Social Club of Central Florida: All nationalities are welcome.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2025
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Two of the clients listed in the 20-page indictment were from Venezuela, while the nationality for the other three clients was not provided in the charges.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Biden administration allowed up to 30,000 people a month from the four countries to come to the United States for two years with eligibility to work.—
Gisela Salomon,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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She’s already biked solo through 12 countries across three continents.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Two other Fine bills scheduled for hearings – one that would place restrictions on public unions and another that would prohibit awarding government contracts based on race or ethnicity – were not taken up, increasing the chances they will be not be heard again this session.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, Black women are more likely than other groups to report being treated unfairly by a healthcare provider due to their race and ethnicity.—
Náosha Gregg,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Representing our commonwealth has been the honor of a lifetime.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
21 Feb. 2025
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Staff members there are tasked with supporting rape crisis centers across the commonwealth with technical support and training.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
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These systems disproportionately classify minority women as higher risk, potentially leading to harsher sentences and prolonged incarceration.—
Swati Tyagi,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Sixth Street’s other sports holdings include Legends and NWSL club Bay FC, plus minority investments in the San Antonio Spurs, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Athletic’s experts Luke Smith (from Shanghai) and Madeline Coleman break down the season’s second race.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Top Democratic digital operatives who worked for the 2024 presidential campaign of then-Vice President Kamala Harris have been in high demand, with many Democrats anticipating close 2026 races in which digital strategies may be key.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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Mary Bowers, who was adopted by a family in Colorado in 1982, was still waiting for answers to many inconsistencies in her adoption papers.—
Choe Sang-Hun,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Highlights include kids programs, photos with the Easter bunny and family photo station.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Nation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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