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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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For certain states, works to reverse anti-discrimination regulations will likely be met with state-wide opposition.Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 14 Dec. 2024
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Next month, a state administrative law judge will hear an appeal for the additional hours.Annie Waldman, CNN, 14 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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And unlike some other European countries, Finland has kept around 50,000 Cold-War era civil defense shelters, which could accommodate roughly 85% of the population of about 5.5 million.James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Still more are negatively impacted by a wide range of social drivers of health (SDOH), such as English language proficiency, housing, education and race or ethnicity.Eron Kelly, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The analysis reveals stark differences in how long Americans live, shaped by income, race and ethnicity, and geographic location.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 8 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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While Kentucky is certainly best known for its world-class bourbon, some of the commonwealth's distillers do blend a little holiday cheer this time of year.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 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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Tencent owns a minority interest in Epic and is the parent company to its rival, Riot Games.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 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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Around six months ago, Mangione cut off contact with his friends and family, according to the Times.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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In this novel, Greg Heffley and his family decide to spend summer break with both Mom’s and Dad’s relatives.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Nation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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