patriotic
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Some, such as Clark—whose older brothers had been heroes of the Revolutionary War—dreamed of a patriotic cause and recognition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
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
Karol then dialed it back to 1993 by putting her own spin on the patriotic song “Mi Tierra,” as written by Cuban singer Gloria Estefan.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
She has struggled to shield her daughter from an ever-increasing number of "patriotic" activities and lessons.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
“Tell me this—what’s patriotic about driving a good man’s cow to death?”
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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