flag-waver

Example Sentences

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I have never been a flag-waver or nationalistic, but I do love what I might call Britishness – and it’s the Britishness of Monty Python and Terry, that anti-establishment streak of irreverence.

From The Guardian • Jan. 23, 2020

To win the competition at Barbados’ annual summerlong Crop Over festival, a flag-waver must make “the most spectacular use of the flag” in leading the charge of the band.

From Slate • Jun. 17, 2019

Cohen is the furthest thing from a proselytizer or a flag-waver.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2015

“Did you have a nice weekend?” the flag-waver asked.

From New York Times • Jun. 27, 2011

I know I sound like a flag-waver but I don't care.

From Gigolo by Ferber, Edna