Old Glory

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

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

That’s true whether we view the assassins purely as historical figures or also as metaphors for an aggressive strain of lethal discontent as American as Old Glory.

From New York Times • Nov. 14, 2021

“Well, we’ve got to do something to celebrate. We haven’t got a flag, we can’t float Old Glory proudly out the window. So I’m going to wear this, as an emblem.”

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles