flag-waving
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- flag-waver noun
Etymology
Origin of flag-waving
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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After showing the president speaking, the programme played footage of flag-waving men marching on the Capitol, the Telegraph said.
From BBC
On Sunday, Perez whipped up thousands of rapturous flag-waving supporters at a launch event in Madrid where he vowed to attack corruption, crime and traditional politics.
From Barron's
For a party that has largely shunned flag-waving displays of national pride, this is a new departure.
From BBC
Kid Rock and Hulk Hogan and all the indistinguishable flag-waving country singers no doubt had their uses, but no one imagined they had any connection to or understanding of 21st-century youth culture.
From Salon
On Sunday, Brazilians celebrated their country's independence from Portugal as they do every year on 7 September: with patriotism, military parades, flag-waving and churrascos – Brazilian barbecues.
From BBC
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