Example Sentences

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It was just one of Modi’s numerous calls to shop patriotically and buy items made in India.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

Working in the civil service means more to Peter Murphy than a sensible career choice - to his mind it's a chance to patriotically serve his country.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2025

Peabody’s combative instincts were tamed patriotically during World War II, when, by U.S. government request, he had kept fares low.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2024

It will wave furiously and long to cause an enormous stir — never too patriotically.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2023

Then she raised her hands and waved them grandly, and we began a medley of American folk songs—which are supposed to make your heart swell patriotically.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt