patriots

Example Sentences

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“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 debate over the U.S. military magazine depth has so far been the niche concern of a few patriots spread across government, Congress and think tanks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 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

According to its findings, 65 percent of Estonia's Russian speakers said they were "rather or definitely patriots of Estonia," whereas 28 percent said that they were "rather or definitely not."

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

He was Pedro Segundo’s father and he said his grandfather had fought in the ranks of the patriots who kicked the Spaniards out of America.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende