ensign

Example Sentences

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During and after the Civil War, of course, the ensign was as much a symbol of tyranny to many Southerners as it was a source of unity.

From Salon

The secretary said the two ensigns, who only just graduated last year, were aboard the Navy destroyer and “helped defend the freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.”

From Seattle Times

Finally, I happened to meet a lady Navy ensign one morning and now we, who are both retired Navy, will celebrate our 50th in December.

From Seattle Times

Earlier, while visiting the port of Busan, the Japanese vessel had flown a “Rising Sun” ensign.

From Washington Times

“It reminds me of the higher purpose everybody has when they join the military,” the ensign recalled.

From Washington Times