under the banner of
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: with a particular slogan
Both candidates are running under the banner of "no new taxes."
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As with many such moves, the administration would certainly try to justify this under the banner of immigration enforcement and vague national security.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 May 2025
The fact of the matter is, relinquishing an effort to be kind and loving to your partner under the banner of being your true self doesn’t lead to a more genuine relationship, just a nastier one.
—Dr. Jacqueline Olds and Dr. Richard Schwartzs, CNBC, 10 May 2025
The federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has torn through bureaucracy with reckless abandon — axing policies, people, and processes under the banner of reform.
—Melanie La Rocca, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
Produced by Leah Chen Baker under the banner of TPC Film LLC, the film has resonated with critics and audiences alike.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 May 2025
The fact of the matter is, relinquishing an effort to be kind and loving to your partner under the banner of being your true self doesn’t lead to a more genuine relationship, just a nastier one.
—Dr. Jacqueline Olds and Dr. Richard Schwartzs, CNBC, 10 May 2025
The federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has torn through bureaucracy with reckless abandon — axing policies, people, and processes under the banner of reform.
—Melanie La Rocca, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
Produced by Leah Chen Baker under the banner of TPC Film LLC, the film has resonated with critics and audiences alike.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
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“Under the banner of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20the%20banner%20of. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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