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

We remove our caps for the national anthem.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

The footballers were given humanitarian visas to stay in Australia after concerns the team would face repercussions for declining to sing the Iranian national anthem at their opening Asian Cup match.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

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

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck