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as in state
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
the American people became one nation when they adopted the Constitution in 1789
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Recent Examples of nation
The Trump administration will maintain a 90-day pause on tariffs while reviewing trade deals with other nations.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Both nations escalated their duties on one another’s goods to triple-digit rates .
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
The stakes of the negotiations are high for both nations.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Travel bans on those island nations potentially could be used as bargaining chips in negotiations to accept deportees.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Both nations escalated their duties on one another’s goods to triple-digit rates .
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
The stakes of the negotiations are high for both nations.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Travel bans on those island nations potentially could be used as bargaining chips in negotiations to accept deportees.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nation
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The church as a refuge Since 2022, more than 200,000 asylum seekers arrived to New York City, some arriving by bus as Republican states sought to overwhelm the city’s sanctuary status.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Idahoans spend more on groceries than residents of any other state, according to one measure.—
Daniel Schrager,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Apr. 2025
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In Brazil, Cuban doctors in the defunct Mais Medicos program were paid less than a third of what was paid to doctors of other nationalities in the same program, according to documents obtained by the Brazilian press.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Dismantling Iranian influence has been the bigger priority to date, with Shiite militia men reportedly being stripped of Syrian nationality that was granted in gratitude by Mr. Assad.—
Dominique Soguel,
Christian Science Monitor,
7 Apr. 2025
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But past Democratic and Republican presidents have used their parole authorities to allow people from countries in turmoil to come to the United States, including Soviet and Vietnamese citizens.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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The 2025 Osaka World Exposition opened over the weekend, featuring more than 150 pavilions from countries, regions, and groups around the world.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
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Tarrant County Commissioner Precincts by Race and Ethnicity This map shows Esri’s 2024 population estimates by commissioner precinct, broken down by race and ethnicity.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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Whatever their intent, the cuts are likely to worsen healthcare for mothers and children of all races and ethnicity, said Leslie Root, a professor at Colorado University and Associate Director at the school’s Population Center.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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In a recent statement to The Center Square, PJM spokesman Jeff Shields said that the organization has managed generation transitions in the commonwealth for decades, including the switch from coal to natural gas over the last 20 years.—
Christen Smith | The Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Apr. 2025
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Some 47,000 people live in the commonwealth, according to U.S. Census data, mostly on the islands of Saipan, Rota and Tinian.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission cited the firms’ hiring initiatives and public targets to increase the number of women and minorities within their ranks.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Apr. 2025
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The rules about Black ownership were created after the end of apartheid 30 years ago in an effort to economically uplift Black South Africans, who were largely prohibited from owning major companies under the white-minority government.—
Zimasa Matiwane,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Up and down pit road, many crew chiefs anticipated a race where tire conservation would be the primary difference between winning and losing.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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But Larson is still doing Larson things, and Victory Lane became the place of congregation for Hendrick Motorsports after his dominance in both the Xfinity Series and Cup Series races at Bristol.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Greenville, South Carolina, man is survived by his wife and two children, according to an attorney hired by his family.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The family heard plates and glasses shatter — and then boots stomping up the stairs.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Nation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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