patriotism
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Leaving patriotism and morality aside, I would say, “Gee, I don’t trust that.”
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026
In the six weeks since the tariff decision, he has repeatedly disparaged the patriotism and loyalty of the justices who ruled against him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
"Compelling citizens to engage in public performances of patriotism is a way of reminding citizens of the regime's overwhelming power," says Paul Goode, professor of Russian studies at Carleton University, Canada.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
The 59-year-old rode to election victory last month on a wave of patriotism stemming from the border conflict with Cambodia that killed scores on both sides last year and displaced more than one million people.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
In fact, it is the bedrock of US patriotism.
From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
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