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nation

[ney-shuhn] / ˈneɪ ʃən /


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“Now we are a pure soccer nation with vibrant leagues at all levels.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

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

The Haitian Revolution may seem out of place in an exhibition celebrating the U.S., but Haiti was the second independent nation in the Western Hemisphere.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

A nation will be hoping he's still smiling in the wake of their opener against Haiti, Scotland's first World Cup game since the great thoroughbred in their midfield was barely out of nappies.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A week later, a somber President Eisenhower sat at his desk in the Oval Office, addressing the nation on live TV.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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