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“I think if we can’t share that moment together, it’s a red flag. So, ‘I need coffee’ is a green flag.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
Each year, Bani Walid celebrates the anniversary of a 1969 coup that brought Gaddafi to power, with people parading through the streets with portraits of the ex-leader and Libya's green flag from before the revolt.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
It was overcast and humid when the green flag dropped on the Long Beach Grand Prix on Sunday, not exactly ideal conditions for an afternoon drive along the beach.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2025
Setting off from BBC Broadcasting House in London on 17 March, Laing waved a giant green flag at the starting line, with a crowd of cheering supporters.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2025
So my plan is: Head south four kilometers, then search around till I see the green flag.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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