anthem

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So when a lucrative commission comes to Y, inviting him to compose a patriotic anthem for the “victory generation,” you already know what his answer is.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"I managed to look at him while the anthem was going and his jaw was on the floor. That's a funny memory that sticks with me."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The title takes its name from a folk song about longing and separation that is often dubbed South Korea's unofficial national anthem.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

Some of the team initially sought asylum after they declined to sing the national anthem during a match.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The anthem fades out and the sky goes dark for a moment.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins