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patriotic

[pey-tree-ot-ik, pa-] / ˌpeɪ triˈɒt ɪk, ˌpæ- /


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The holiday weekend will be filled with travel, events and patriotic pride.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

I don’t think young people are less patriotic because they care less about America.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

I think many are less patriotic because they no longer believe the system is built for them—or even needs them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Promotional materials emphasized American branding, patriotic messaging and customer loyalty, while official launch announcements framed the service as a bold alternative to mainstream telecom providers.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Because many of Feldman’s customers are affiliated with national security, there may have been a patriotic element to this 9/11 Effect.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt




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