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national

[nash-uh-nl, nash-nuhl] / ˈnæʃ ə nl, ˈnæʃ nəl /


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Key denied this England team have become a "national embarrassment".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

If you are planning on visiting a national park, the National Parks Conservation Association recommends visiting mid-week and arriving early or late in the day to avoid crowds.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Tijerina officially announced his run for Congress in December of 2025, with the Texas Tribune reporting that he was a top pick for the 28th District in the eyes of the national GOP.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

He thirsts for the kind of ultimate supremacy and luxury enjoyed by monarchical figures of the past, who built the likes of Egyptian temples and Versailles, leaving lasting marks on their national landscapes.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The air battle and the 586th’s triumph of that day were reported in the national newspaper Pravda.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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