the Union Jack

noun

: the national flag of the United Kingdom

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The late 1970s were dark days for the British motor industry, and by the end of the decade, the writing was on the wall for almost every marque flying the Union Jack. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025 And the Union Flag (commonly known as the Union Jack) was marched through Britain’s streets by the fascist National Front party – a group that openly championed white supremacy. Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025 Historically overshadowed by the Union Jack until the 1990s, St. George's Cross flags now dominate at sports events. Jasmine Baehr , Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025 The Vig took over the property that previously housed the Union Jack restaurant. Corina Vanek, AZCentral.com, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for the Union Jack

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“The Union Jack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Union%20Jack. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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