flags

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Inside one hotel hosting Iranian pilgrims posters lined the walls written in Arabic and English stating: "Raising flags and saying religious or political slogans is prohibited," echoing an earlier warning broadcast by the interior ministry.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Cheering crowds waved Chinese flags at a farewell ceremony ahead of the launch, while a band played and the three astronauts saluted on stage.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Maritime analysts say sanctions have changed the way some vessels operate, with ships increasingly relying on opaque ownership structures, changing flags and insurers, and complex management networks in order to continue trading.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Outside many houses, British flags fluttered in the breeze.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

We step into the crowded pub, and Mr. Tilbury flags Colin.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin