the Union Jack

noun

: the national flag of the United Kingdom

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Yormark said the Big 12 would like to continue its relationship with the Union Jack Classic and send two more teams to the game next season. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026 Meghan, 45, showed the first glimpse of the family’s new chapter in Britain over the weekend, posting an Instagram video with emojis of the Union Jack flag and a red heart. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026 Now, whenever a monarch isn’t present, the Union Jack flies above the palace. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 28 July 2026 The luncheon began with a commemorative Flag Salute, led by the Sons of the American Revolutionary Color Guard presenting the flags, including the American Flag, the Betsy Ross Flag, the Union Jack and the Sons of the American Revolution Flag. — Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 9 July 2026 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 30 Sep. 2026.

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