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as in emblems
a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark
that ensign of tutorial authority, the hickory stick
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as in flags
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
fittingly, the organization promoting the welfare of marine life features a dolphin on its ensign
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However, Manfred said the Dodgers and Giants were allowed to keep using Pride emblems on uniforms and hats under a grandfathered exception because Los Angeles and San Francisco are home to large LGBTQ communities and both clubs wanted to show support for those fans.
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No logos or emblems make for a classy design.
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Both wore Portugal flags and brought the patience required for World Cup logistics, where getting to the stadium is an extended — and often pricey — process.
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In what is now the desert Southwest, Velarde was born among the remnants of the Spanish empire and lived under the flags of Mexico and Texas; briefly, the Confederacy, though his family opposed it; and finally, under the stars and stripes of the United States of America.
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Such is the daily treatment of Rwanda ’s royal cows that have become living symbols of the nation’s cultural heritage.
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The governing body refused to restrict Pride displays, giving fans the green light to bring rainbow flags and symbols into the stadium.
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In Chicago, playing under the six banners won during a dynasty that ended eight years before he was born, that means something different.
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Counterculture Yippies would turn up at a 1970 Blood, Sweat & Tears show at Madison Square Garden, carrying obscene banners outside and dumping manure by the front gate.
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The Arrowhead trademarks indicate the team is considering bringing the name of the team’s longtime home in the Truman Sports Complex across the state line to Kansas in some capacity.
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BarbieTM and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by Mattel.
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“Ensigns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensigns. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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