the Union Jack

noun

: the national flag of the United Kingdom

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The pro-union cause will likely get weaker, given that Labour and Liberal Democratic politicians, especially those trying to protect their dwindling Scottish constituencies, are uncomfortable wrapping themselves in the Union Jack. Charles King, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2012 The future monarch coordinated with his dad in a navy suit and blue, white and red striped ties, representing the colors of the Union Jack flag. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024 Britain’s flag tells a similarly othering story: Wales is the sole U.K. country not represented on the Union Jack. Tom Vanderbilt, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024 The claim: British flag was lowered to half-mast at government buildings in UK in March 2024 A March 17 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shows the Union Jack flying at half-mast on a rooftop. Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the Union Jack 

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“The Union Jack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Union%20Jack. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

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