Sentence examples for nations in general from inspiring English sources

Unfortunately, the English left is uncomfortable with the idea of nations in general and the English nation in particular.

A custom developed early in the history of Himalayan climbing whereby, to avoid confusion, different nations in general took on different peaks.

Mr. Chavez urged oil-producing nations to use their newfound influence to improve their citizens' standards of living and that of developing nations in general.

Since 1945, we have seen a new phenomenon known as the "long peace": for 66 years now, the great powers, and developed nations in general, have not fought wars against one another.

Western nations in general, he said, should become more transparent about what they define as strategic or critical sectors, areas where American and European officials say they need to preserve the right to block capital flows.

Western nations in general and the United States in particular were held up as models to their children.

Am I afraid for the nation in general?

Indeed, it is a truth now widely acknowledged that the nation in general, and the present government in particular, owe a lot to Balls.

But it's bad news for many hoping to attend other private four-year colleges — and for the nation in general.

Mr. Obama cannot let financial reform become a bargaining chip and must make the case that it will not help the federal budget — or the nation in general — to shortchange reforms that could prevent another crisis.

In her policy speech, delivered at a job training center here, Mrs. Clinton laid out what will be one of the major themes of her campaign against Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, noting the economic decline of upstate New York and advocating -- in sometimes dry fashion -- a package of programs intended to help the nation, in general, and the region in particular.