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

In a statement on Wednesday, Trump said DeWine “quietly, but professionally and patriotically, goes about doing his job.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2022

The graceful line of Oldenburg’s coiled spring pulls everything up to date, artfully and patriotically suggesting the number “76.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2022

But "the Ukrainian version is just as good," says another soldier, patriotically.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2022

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