Red Ensign
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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But neither the old Red Ensign flag nor the current maple leaf one has ever turned much of the country into flag fanatics.
From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2022
The Civil War epic "Gone with the Wind" premiered in Atlanta in 1939; in 1964, Canada dropped its British-themed "Red Ensign" flag in favor of a modern new design, the "Maple Leaf" flag.
From US News • Dec. 15, 2014
We have been quite clear that we need to offer those flying the Red Ensign every opportunity to protect their crews and vessels against these dangerous criminals.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2012
Then down will come the old Red Ensign with its British Union Jack in the corner.
From Time Magazine Archive
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His only answer was to hoist the Union Jack to the mast-head and run up the Red Ensign on the poop.
From Submarine U93 by Gilson, Charles
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