The opera lacked heroism and patriotism, Prokofiev was told.

Before World War I, only a small number of countries had laws governing denaturalization that could be enforced against citizens guilty of "lacking patriotism".

Twice in recent days, networks made decisions, at least in part, to smother accusations that they lacked patriotism or were skewing coverage toward the enemy.

Brazil's first team colors were white with blue collars, but following defeat in the Maracanã at the 1950 World Cup, the colors were criticised for lacking patriotism.

And anyone who criticizes the administration, even on purely domestic issues, will be accused of lacking patriotism.

He also accused Donmehs of lacking patriotism and not having been assimilated.

Hong Kong lacked patriotism and national identity, and would thus not be ready for universal suffrage until 2022.

Not many people will dare denounce this as opportunism at a time when anyone who questions our leadership, on any issue, is accused of lacking patriotism.

Does Mr. Dukakis lack patriotism for insisting, instead, on that constitutional protection?

"A demonstration of the dangers of lacking patriotism," answered Coello, smiling.