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Old Glory

British  

noun

  1. a nickname for the flag of the United States of America

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Old Glory Cultural  

  1. A nickname for the United States flag.

Example Sentences

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In between, Old Glory was temporarily removed and then hoisted again against protocols.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2024

I have started flying "Old Glory" at home on special days, like today.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2023

“I really couldn’t figure out what was going on,” he added, until he looked up to the mountain and “there was Old Glory flying.”

From Washington Post • Jun. 29, 2022

The student was initially inspired to get the flag after he saw "Old Glory" flying in the gym ahead of a basketball game versus another school.

From Fox News • Nov. 23, 2021

The United States flag got a second nickname during the Civil War, Old Glory.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly

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