the Pledge of Allegiance

noun phrase

US
: a formal promise of loyalty to the United States that groups of people say together

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Perhaps Schafer’s real concern is not economic? — Stephen Jarzombek, St. John, Indiana Members of Congress take the Pledge of Allegiance hundreds of times during their terms in office. Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025 The festivities will begin at 9 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Cub Scouts Pack 734 and the National Anthem performed by Del Mar Community Connections’ Singing Together. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025 In Philadelphia, many attending waved U.S. flags, while the event ended with a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 June 2025 Highlights will include posting of colors, singing of the national anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops along with a bugler. San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for the Pledge of Allegiance

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