the Pledge of Allegiance
noun phrase
US
: a formal promise of loyalty to the United States that groups of people say together
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In 1945: The U.S. Senate and House approved a joint resolution that recognized the official name of the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 27 Dec. 2025
The Patriotic Ceremony opened with the ringing of the Spirit of Liberty Foundation’s America’s Freedom Bell, The Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard presented the Colors, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Blessing by a Marine Chaplain.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2025
Our common myth is the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Nov. 2025
Ellis then asked a new citizen from Syria to lead the Pledge of Allegiance as the group rose and placed their hands over their hearts.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
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Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 27 Dec. 2025
The Patriotic Ceremony opened with the ringing of the Spirit of Liberty Foundation’s America’s Freedom Bell, The Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard presented the Colors, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Blessing by a Marine Chaplain.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2025
Our common myth is the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Nov. 2025
Ellis then asked a new citizen from Syria to lead the Pledge of Allegiance as the group rose and placed their hands over their hearts.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the Pledge of Allegiance
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