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as in emblems
a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark that ensign of tutorial authority, the hickory stick
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as in flags
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling fittingly, the organization promoting the welfare of marine life features a dolphin on its ensign
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Chaiwalas, or street tea venders, have long been taken as emblems of the small-scale entrepreneurialism by which uneducated Indians can gain subsistence, and, in theory, something more.—
Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
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The two became emblems of a schism.— Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
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The demonstrators also waved Iran and Palestine flags as the rain came down and dinner attendees walked into the hotel.— Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
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The flags that typically stand behind the podium when the President speaks were hastily brought in.— Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
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But the four-poster bed carved with Pica-pau’s symbols feels enchanted and protective.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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People remember chunks, patterns, and familiar symbols far better than abstract strings.— Jay Gardiner, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
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The Ridge Historic District, known for its many historic homes, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with 61 new banners commemorating its place in history, as well as some festivities.— Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
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Overstreet said most of the banners were put in place at night over two weeks starting in mid-April, and including last week.— Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
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Reports claiming Harry and Meghan have taken steps to secure their children’s names across trademarks came after the Duchess of Sussex's lifestyle line announced a Mother's Day collection that included tributes to her children.— Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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The deal, announced Tuesday, transfers all trademarks and associated rights of the second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown from the Stronach Group (doing business as 1/ST) to Churchill Downs ($CHDN).— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Ensigns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/ensigns. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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