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a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
the flags of both countries were prominently displayed at the treaty signing
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to lose bodily strength or vigor
we flagged as we neared the end of the long mountain trail
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Recent Examples of flag
Visual Editors, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
In 2021, Space Force debuted its first official uniforms after getting its official flag and somewhat 'Star-Trek'-looking emblem.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Yasin Dus, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The latest move also comes as President-elect Trump — whose financial policies have been flagged by experts as potentially raising inflation and deficits — prepares to return to the White House.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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Participants representing the Disabled Veterans of America were riding on board and many were waving small flags out the window.
—Visual Editors, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
In 2021, Space Force debuted its first official uniforms after getting its official flag and somewhat 'Star-Trek'-looking emblem.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Anomaly detection algorithms flag unusual spikes in social media activity or news coverage that may indicate a disinformation campaign.
—Yasin Dus, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The latest move also comes as President-elect Trump — whose financial policies have been flagged by experts as potentially raising inflation and deficits — prepares to return to the White House.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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James Gunn appears to be taking the DC Universe in a solid new direction with the first film under the new DCU banner.Erik Kain, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement As the years pass, those banners hanging inside Pauley Pavilion fade like the memories of those championships.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Law enforcement officials would need a warrant to interfere with the radio signals of a drone, according to Michelle L.D. Hanlon, executive director of the Center for Air and Space Law at the University of Mississippi School of Law.Zoe Sottile, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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As of September 2023, pilots whose drones require an FAA registration number are also required to broadcast Remote ID, which refers to the ability of a drone in flight to provide identification and location information that can be received by other parties through a signal.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Seasons 4 and 5 saw the four main characters all get promoted to junior lieutenants, after slumming it as ensigns for the majority of the series.Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
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The majestic ship features three towering masts, 10 full sails, a flying red ensign flag and intricate rigging.Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Giants have won 39 pennants and 22 Japan World Series overall.Chuck Murr, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Out-of-towners streamed in by train and Model-Ts, packing hotels draped with bunting and pennants of the two storied rivals.Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Flag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flag. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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