the Stars and Stripes

plural noun

: the flag of the United States

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The appointment raises questions about the newspaper’s independence, as the Stars and Stripes is owned and partially funded by the Defense Department but has historically enjoyed editorial freedom. — Filip Timotija, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2026 The crowd gave him a quick cheer before going silent again to honor the Stars and Stripes, as McGuire continued to show his vocal range in front of the mass crowd. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Slavin had worked at the Stars and Stripes for just over two decades, serving as a reporter and bureau chief before being promoted to editor-in-chief last fall. — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 The president’s remarks stand in contrast to the concerns raised by lawmakers and military families, including reports by the Military Times and the Stars and Stripes that sailors tried to jump overboard as the deployment kept going. — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Stars and Stripes

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“The Stars and Stripes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Stars%20and%20Stripes. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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