US flag

Example Sentences

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Iran's Fars news agency later cited an unidentified source as saying that vessel had been "sailing under the US flag and belonged to the United States".

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The Jones Act requires that cargo transported by water within the United States be moved on vessels that are US-built, US-owned and registered under the US flag.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The mayor of Greenland's capital on Thursday called on media professionals and content creators to act responsibly after a failed attempt by a German comedian to hoist the US flag.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

In front of them hangs the US flag.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2025

I finished a close second to Michael Phelps in the vote to determine who would carry the US flag at the opening ceremony.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad