It was also a matter of national pride.

Absentee agriculture also bolsters national pride and pride in traditional diets by specializing in vegetables specific to the region.

Like everything else, forms of patriotism change over time. Reasons for national pride are varied.

It is an ancient civilization stretching back thousands of years, imbued with fierce national pride.

We need to stop these territorial battles based on national pride and desire to control and rule.

What cuisine is to the French, soccer is to Brazilians a matter of the highest national pride.

Pride

A language is not just a systematic means of communicating. It is a sign of identity, culture, and national pride.

In 1956, coverage of the national political conventions was a major point of pride for the fledgling broadcast news organizations.

Pride Youth Programs

In more prosperous countries, African elites are motivated by a complex interplay of national pride, dietary concerns, and the pursuit of profit.

He stirred up national pride and promised rural Thais that their country would rise to greatness following the devastating 1997 economic crisis.

It does not enjoy the massive backing of its society, except when it comes to national pride and the quest for nuclear status.

China s leaders, in no mood to play the scapegoat, will use surging national pride to bolster their position and strengthen their hand in negotiations.

The same thing could happen in China, where national pride constantly teeters on the edge of belligerence towards Japan, Taiwan, and ultimately the West.

But, in the process of laying claim to Iran s oil, subverting its democracy, and jeopardizing its national security, the US and Britain committed a much graver sin the wounding of Iranians national pride.

Thamood denied in its pride .

Thamood belied in their pride

I felt the pride of Islam and wished that leaders and businessmen had her pride for her religion

Not only are America s public schools starting to look second rate, but so is its infrastructure, which had long been a source of national pride.

Geremek knew that a feeling of national identity and pride is priceless, and that in Poland, condemned to struggle for independence, they are necessary virtues.

It became a matter of national pride for a country that had been guafen , cut up like a melon, by predatory colonial powers, to end national feelings of humiliation by restoring itself to wholeness.

Thus says Yahweh, In this way I will mar the pride of Judah, and the great pride of Jerusalem.

And, like de Gaulle, Putin has sought to rescue his country from humiliation and defeat by carving out a role consonant with popular feelings of national mission and pride, with national interest interpreted as sovereignty.

And all Chinese are gasping in the same polluted air. But at least the Han Chinese can feel pride in the revival of their national fortunes.

He takes pride in his son.

Humility often gains more than pride.

Just learn to swallow your pride.

American populism will meet Chinese pride.

We have neither pride nor dignity.

Then turned he away in pride

Thus saith the LORD, After this manner will I mar the pride of Judah, and the great pride of Jerusalem.

She takes great pride in her appearance.

So protectionism is taking pride of place.

Urban pride can also prevent extreme nationalism.

Pride in one s city has a long history.

Pride (In the Name of Love) U2 (1984)

then turned back , and swelling up with pride ,

Iran s quest for nuclear weapons with its boost to national pride and promise of regional preeminence has played a critical unifying role, as well as a political and military one.

The National Project Director of this project was a woman and was awarded the pride of performance award and the Commonwealth Broadcast Association's award for gender programming and technical excellence.

We have heard the pride of Moab, (he is exceeding proud) his loftiness, and his arrogancy, and his pride, and the haughtiness of his heart.

Then he went back to his home in pride .

Then he went to his family , full of pride .

But those who disbelieve are in pride and dissension .

Then he turned back and was big with pride ,