patriotic
Example Sentences
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Sunak’s essay pairs hawkish foreign policy analysis with patriotic nostalgia for how the Royal Navy used to maintain Britain’s position as a “global hegemon.”
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
So when a lucrative commission comes to Y, inviting him to compose a patriotic anthem for the “victory generation,” you already know what his answer is.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
He bought newspaper ads and solicited favorable editorials, appealing to Americans’ patriotic sympathies.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
She has struggled to shield her daughter from an ever-increasing number of "patriotic" activities and lessons.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
“Or perhaps not a parade. Perhaps we could just use your likeness on some promotional materials. Show the greater Washington area what a patriotic girl we have on our staff.”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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Star-Spangled Vocabulary: Patriotic Words
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