patriotism

Example Sentences

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His unabashed patriotism was as inspiring as his winning overtime goal for the Olympic hockey gold medal.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 59-year-old rode to election victory on a wave of patriotism stemming from the border conflict with Cambodia that left scores dead on both sides last year and displaced more than one million people.

From Barron's

“We are called upon by every consideration of duty and patriotism,” the president said, “to vindicate with decision the honor, the rights, and the interests of our country.”

From Los Angeles Times

He will give a speech later about his first principles - his values and his patriotism.

From BBC

They are predicated on something more than patriotism.

From Barron's