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Solve the following problem using Python, implementing the functions described below, one line at a time
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Description:
 async def endorsements(self, root):
 """Regional neighbours endorsing the nation. Returns ------- an :class:`ApiQuery` of a list of :class:`Nation` """

        text = root.find('ENDORSEMENTS').text
        return [Nation(name) for name in text.split(',')] if text else []