stripes

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Users have pointed out that the American flag decal on the phone’s case does not display the flag properly, showing 11 stripes instead of 13 to represent the Thirteen Colonies.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Paul Smith’s designs combine classic tailoring with color and occasional quirks, like vibrant stripes or prints.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Add in to the mix the potentially transformative effect of artificial intelligence - for good or ill - and the next few years are likely to be extremely challenging for politicians of all stripes.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

They form horizontal bands, or stripes, running from the top of the nose to the bottom, grouped by receptor type.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

An ensign with the Union Jack, and red and white stripes.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham