flagpole

Example Sentences

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Bavarian comedian Maxi Schafroth, 41, attempted to run up the Stars and Stripes on a flagpole near the cultural centre in Nuuk, before he was confronted by angry passers-by.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

Within a few minutes, I spotted another police car, which drove slowly around the flagpole at the entrance, then left.

From Slate • Jun. 19, 2025

He said a fourth flagpole in County Hall's quadrangle could be used to mark events such as Armed Forces Day, Commonwealth Day and Armistice Day.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025

A flagpole that was once world’s tallest: a 184-foot staff from which Old Glory flies at sea level.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2024

“You don’t really think you can lasso that flagpole, do you?”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart