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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

They had initially sought humanitarian visas to stay in Australia after concerns the team would face repercussions for staying silent during Iran's national anthem at their opening Asian Cup match.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The R&B pop singer had a tremendous year following her act of defiance: She sang the national anthem in Spanish at Dodger Stadium, resulting in the making of a short-documentary, “La Tierra del Valor.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

It was my national anthem, and I was about to meet the queen.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry