black flag

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white flag
Noun
  • The red-on-white flag of England has become something of a symbol for right-wing, anti-immigration politics.
    — Vanda Mayer, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026
  • On this day, despite the pressure of facing their division rivals and the looming possibility of squandering home-field advantage, there was no sense the white flag was ready to be waved.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 29 Sep. 2026
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“Black flag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/black%20flag. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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