An Americanism dating back to 1775–85
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Together on a boat near the Statue of Liberty, with the same blue flag in the background, they awkwardly took turns speaking to the camera.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2023
At the protests, Millaray would rap or stroll among protesters with her hand-painted blue flag bearing the “Wünelfe,” an eight-point star sacred in Mapuche iconography.
From New York Times ● Jan. 27, 2023
While Indians across the country prepared to celebrate 75 years of independence from British rule on Monday, the Naga community in Chedema marked the occasion by hoisting their very own blue flag.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 14, 2022
In each spot where they did, he bent down and planted a little blue flag and said that’s where I’d likely find my bad pipe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2022
The taxi stopped in front of the embassy and the driver pointed to the green, white, and blue flag to make sure that I was at the right place.
From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah
“The secret is out that fall is the best time to come,” said Brad Guidi, co-founder of Blue Flag Capital, which owns five hotels on the island, including the recently renovated Brass Lantern Inn.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
The Blue Flag, a certification by the Foundation for Environmental Education, certifies the environmental commitment of cruise companies, marinas and beaches.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 28, 2022
The Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate, where the Woolfs stayed, has its own beach that was awarded Blue Flag eco-certification, as well as a spa.
From New York Times ● Feb. 26, 2018
And then they segue into the Blue Flag.
From The Guardian ● May 2, 2013
Hurrah for the Bonny Blue Flag That bore the single star.'
From Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives, Part 7 by Work Projects Administration
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