patriots

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“This is being made as a gift from me and other people that are great patriots and spent a lot of money. We are building what will be the finest ballroom anywhere in the world.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

One popular X account, Inevitable West - which I've investigated before and appears to be based outside the UK - shared clips of the protest and claimed "ALL of Britain backs these patriots".

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

“These patriots of Minneapolis are showing that it’s not just about resistance—standing with our neighbors is deeply American,” Frey said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is additionally expected to host them at the presidential palace in the coming days, after calling the players "patriots" and labelling the final a "victory for all Senegalese people".

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

But, eventually, they permitted me to stay, and I discovered the great African patriots who fought against Western domination.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela