patriots

Example Sentences

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Fire hydrants in the nation’s capital were painted to resemble American patriots, as part of the “Paint-A-Plug for America” project.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

“This is being made as a gift from me and other people that are great patriots and spent a lot of money. We are building what will be the finest ballroom anywhere in the world.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

"The American patriots who pledged their lives to independence in 1776, were the heirs to this majestic inheritance," Trump said.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

After Pretti's shooting Mullin said federal law enforcement officials were "patriots" facing death threats for doing their job.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Both presidents were great patriots and signers of the Declaration of Independence, and it is a majestic coincidence that they would both die on the day all Americans celebrate as the birth of this country.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos