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The Republic

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  1. The best-known dialogue of Plato, in which Socrates is shown outlining an ideal state, ruled by philosopher-kings.

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Those dueling impulses, rage and reason, are the focus of “Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution” by Jonathan Turley, a law professor at George Washington University.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Irish Free State eventually became the Republic of Ireland in 1949.

From BBC

Of those, 25 were in the Republic of Ireland and 15 in Northern Ireland.

From BBC

The winner of that game will play the Republic of Congo for a spot in the World Cup field.

From Los Angeles Times

England boss Thomas Tuchel has acknowledged Maguire's recent form, even though the defender won the last of his 64 caps nearly 18 months ago - against the Republic of Ireland in September 2024.

From BBC

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