the Stars and Stripes

plural noun

: the flag of the United States

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They would be favored to win the crowd battle in any of those stadiums against any opponent, including the Stars and Stripes. — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 As encouraging as that 2002 run was, the Stars and Stripes haven’t been able to get past the round of 16 since. — Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 29 June 2026 Each of the unique builds is done up in a color—Bohemian Red, English White, and Iguazu Blue—inspired by the Stars and Stripes. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 July 2026 Set aside for the day other competing symbols, pause life’s other priorities for a moment, and unfurl the Stars and Stripes, the emblem of our nation’s unity, and reflect on the birth of the United States. — Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Stars and Stripes

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“The Stars and Stripes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Stars%20and%20Stripes. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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