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gonfalon

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as in pennant

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There’s no excuse for a lack of energy during a pennant race, but at least Peters was honest.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Because, really, who fires their GM in August in the middle of a pennant race?

— Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of pennant

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Situational hitting, bunting, sacrifice flies and moving runners over helped loosen the lineup, allowing the power hitters to do their thing without feeling the need to produce in every at-bat.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 24 July 2026
The Patriots festooned their parties with banners and flags; thus, streamers, bunting or trendy flag banners in red, white, and blue would be an impeccable look.

— Brooke Barbier, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

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This led to protests at home games, including banners, removing flags from The Kop and a ‘not a pound in the ground’ initiative, where supporters were encouraged not to purchase anything inside the ground.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Megan Ellison’s production banner Annapurna is reducing its head count by 30 staffers.

— Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of banner

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This image taken on August 25, 2026 shows an Icelandic flag displayed along a street in central Reykjavik, Iceland, ahead of the country's upcoming referendum.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Created in 1998 by the bisexual activist Michael Page, the flag consists of three horizontal stripes in different colors.

— Brian Duignan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of flag

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The young ensign who, after seven seasons, remained an Ensign, Harry Kim was kind of the dork of the show, which is saying something for Star Trek.

— Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026
The ensign is hoisted, the pennant is broken, the orders have been read, the first watch set.

— Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026

Definition of ensign

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