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flags

British  
/ flæɡz /

plural noun

  1. rare the long feathers on the leg of a hawk or falcon

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Example Sentences

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My favorite recent social media fad is tweens and young teens designing their own countries, complete with flags, customs and governing aesthetics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

“Last year was magical,” said Palou, who has captured 10 of the last 21 checkered flags, dating to 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Meanwhile, the other half of Pearce’s stagflation formula, the unemployment rate, hasn’t really raised red flags, although labor conditions have certainly been choppy so far this year.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

"This is a historic opportunity," he said, flanked by US, Israeli and Lebanese flags, acknowledging the "decades of history" behind the conflict.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

I see a line of little flags that stretch about a mile long.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya

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