Example sentences for: patriotism

How can you use “patriotism” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • Newspapers across the Great White North celebrate Canada Day with pride and patriotism.

  • But once again his patriotism took precedence over his self-interest ..."

  • The conservative Paris daily Le Figaro ran a long philosophical essay by French academic Jean d'Ormesson suggesting football, having supplanted religion and patriotism, is the new "opium of the people."

  • Pundits variously said Quayle's withdrawal revealed: 1) moderates' control of the GOP; 2) the influence of money over presidential politics; and 3) Quayle's lingering reputation "as a lightweight" ( New York Times ). McCain framed himself as the candidate of patriotism and integrity, promising to reform campaign finance and strengthen national defense.

  • During the congressional deliberations on whether to approve the use of force to drive Iraq from Kuwait, House Speaker Tom Foley delivered a rousing call for bipartisan patriotism.


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