the Stars and Stripes

plural noun

: the flag of the United States

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There are parades, ceremonies, patriotic speeches, and countless displays of the Stars and Stripes. Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 In addition, the Stars and Stripes Drive slip ramp will be shut down on match days. Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 12 June 2026 In the 2010 World Cup, Donovan scored a last-minute goal against Algeria, giving the Stars and Stripes a victory in their group and bringing a country together. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026 Plano resident Terry Wade was one of the first to Paxton’s party donned in the Stars and Stripes. Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 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 16 Jun. 2026.

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