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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Beaman opened the victory event with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 2025
Davidson interrupted frequently by shouts from the crowd The event began with a prayer, led by an Edgewood High School senior, and the Pledge of Allegiance.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
Next, salute the flag and say the Pledge of Allegiance or hold a moment of silence.
—Katie Wiseman, Indianapolis Star, 26 Aug. 2025
The school day starts with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer.
—Chandler Fritz, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 2025
Davidson interrupted frequently by shouts from the crowd The event began with a prayer, led by an Edgewood High School senior, and the Pledge of Allegiance.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
Next, salute the flag and say the Pledge of Allegiance or hold a moment of silence.
—Katie Wiseman, Indianapolis Star, 26 Aug. 2025
The school day starts with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer.
—Chandler Fritz, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the Pledge of Allegiance
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“The Pledge of Allegiance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Pledge%20of%20Allegiance. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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