Examples of Uncle Sam in a Sentence
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Meanwhile, patriotic costuming that ran the gamut from Uncle Sam ensembles to Revolutionary War getups (a seeming nod to the Tea Party movement) abounded.
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Cady Lang, TIME, 19 July 2024
One person involved in the incident, dressed as Uncle Sam, stole a flag from anti-Trump protesters, which led to some taunting and heated exchanges.
—Journal Sentinel, 19 July 2024
In reality, Uncle Sam will always be more heavily armed to put down an uprising, and our protection against tyrants relies on having responsive governing institutions along with people serving in uniform who are our neighbors.
—Paul Vasquez, Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2024
The government’s main argument seems to be centered on tax revenue—the alcohol industry is heavily taxed and provides a steady stream of cash to Uncle Sam.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 July 2024
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Cady Lang, TIME, 19 July 2024
One person involved in the incident, dressed as Uncle Sam, stole a flag from anti-Trump protesters, which led to some taunting and heated exchanges.
—Journal Sentinel, 19 July 2024
In reality, Uncle Sam will always be more heavily armed to put down an uprising, and our protection against tyrants relies on having responsive governing institutions along with people serving in uniform who are our neighbors.
—Paul Vasquez, Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2024
The government’s main argument seems to be centered on tax revenue—the alcohol industry is heavily taxed and provides a steady stream of cash to Uncle Sam.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 July 2024
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Uncle Sam
noun
Un·cle Sam
ˌəŋ-kəl-ˈsam 
1
: the U.S. government thought of or represented as a person
2
: the American nation or people
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