patriotism

Example Sentences

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Leaving patriotism and morality aside, I would say, “Gee, I don’t trust that.”

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Allu Arjun hailed its "patriotism with swag", Preity Zinta called it "mind-blowing", and veteran Anupam Kher described it as "outstanding" - "a film that makes you feel deeply proud of your country".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

In all his years talking about patriotism, he said, he rarely met someone with such love of country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The patriotism and pride of the players means they take the games seriously.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

The children were dressed in their Sunday best, and I, in a flight of patriotism, had tied a red, white, and blue ribbon to my best hat.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson