anthem

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This routine begins to unravel into a quest for identity and existential meaning when Y is hired to compose a new patriotic anthem.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Ritual, as mentioned, which in baseball includes the national anthem, first pitch, seventh-inning stretch, etc.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 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

We remove our caps for the national anthem.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

But some of the truth and beauty remained, and the anthem was recognizable.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck