the Stars and Stripes

plural noun

: the flag of the United States

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There were fans dressed in Team U.S.A. jerseys and in clothing featuring the Stars and Stripes, and at least one wore a bald-eagle costume. Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2025 If the anticipation for the rematch between Team USA and Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off wasn’t high enough, Mike Eruzione’s speech will just about do it for every supporter of the Stars and Stripes. Scott Thompson, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025 The combination of America's delay and China's steady progress raises the specter that the next humans on the moon will not unfurl the Stars and Stripes. John Kross, Space.com, 3 Feb. 2025 However, the 30-day mourning period for Carter ended on Tuesday, meaning that the Stars and Stripes will be raised once more. Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the Stars and Stripes

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“The Stars and Stripes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Stars%20and%20Stripes. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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