the Stars and Stripes

plural noun

: the flag of the United States

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Under his leadership, the museum has hosted multiple high-profile events, including the 2023 NFL Draft, Kansas City’s official Independence Day Celebration, the Stars and Stripes Picnic, and now prepares for the FIFA World Cup Fan Festival. Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026 New fonts, called the Stars and Stripes typefaces, were also created specifically U.S. Soccer to use exclusively on kits and other designs in the years to come. Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026 It’s suddenly seemed like deviating from the plan in the name of competing for the Stars and Stripes was a real possibility. Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026 While there are tons of players to watch for the Stars and Stripes — be on the lookout for Edwards, Abbey Murphy and Tessa Janecke — Harvey has been pure fun to watch on the ice. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026 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 28 Mar. 2026.

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