ensign
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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 • Jan. 3, 2026
“It reminds me of the higher purpose everybody has when they join the military,” the ensign recalled.
From Washington Times • May 28, 2023
He was believed to have been the last surviving British marine to see the Royal Navy’s white ensign raised over Sword Beach as allied forces advanced.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2022
Her first tour as an ensign took her to Seattle for an assignment aboard an icebreaker, the Polar Star.
From New York Times • May 31, 2022
They could talk of nothing but officers; and Mr. Bingley’s large fortune, the mention of which gave animation to their mother, was worthless in their eyes when opposed to the regimentals of an ensign.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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Romeo and Juliet
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