patriotism

Example Sentences

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He emphasised building a new system rooted in sovereignty, patriotism and revolutionary mobilisation, with traditional leaders and grassroots structures playing a central role.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Leaving patriotism and morality aside, I would say, “Gee, I don’t trust that.”

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

In all his years talking about patriotism, he said, he rarely met someone with such love of country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Compared to all that stone-faced, enforced patriotism, the apple pie atmosphere of baseball is a breeze.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

In the capital cities of all the combatant nations, the outbreak of war was greeted with emotional displays of patriotism.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman