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nation

[ney-shuhn] / ˈneɪ ʃən /


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And, while I typically follow the side of optimism, I question whether the nation has the will to bring this honorable trait back, front and center.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

In fact, because we’ve had more than 12 straight months of continuous measles spread, the nation should soon lose the measles elimination status we achieved back in 2000.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

The speeches at CyberUK will also press home the ongoing threat of nation state and hacktivist attacks, particularly from Russia and China.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

At the inauguration of a new phase of the Galkynysh plant in mid-April, Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov -- former president and now father of the nation -- hailed the country's important ties with Beijing.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The heart of the question was slavery and whether it would be limited by law as the growing nation added new states.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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