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nation

[ney-shuhn] / ˈneɪ ʃən /


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On the evidence of the Scots' warm-up displays, there are signs they can achieve that against a similarly-ranked nation this weekend.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

At a ceremony celebrating the first planes' delivery, PIF chief and Riyadh Air chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan described "a historic moment for the nation" and said the company would create "200,000 direct and indirect jobs".

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

This is a problem for the activity levels and the health of the nation; it's a problem for all our future.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“How can you not be excited about the host nation training in your facility?” said Dan Rutstein, president of business operations of the Orange County club.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“The White House has had no involvement whatever in this particular incident,” Nixon told the nation at a press conference on June 22.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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