the Stars and Stripes

plural noun

: the flag of the United States

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Set aside for the day other competing symbols, pause life’s other priorities for a moment, and unfurl the Stars and Stripes, the emblem of our nation’s unity, and reflect on the birth of the United States. Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 3 July 2026 Even if the Stars and Stripes get eliminated before equaling its best modern showing (a quarterfinal run in 2002), the exec believes Telemundo and Peacock viewers will embrace whoever makes it to the final few rounds. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 July 2026 Each of the unique builds is done up in a color—Bohemian Red, English White, and Iguazu Blue—inspired by the Stars and Stripes. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 July 2026 They would be favored to win the crowd battle in any of those stadiums against any opponent, including the Stars and Stripes. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 1 July 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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