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flag-flyingnoun [mass noun]The vigorous demonstration of support for one’s country, political party, or organization, especially when one is abroad: the obvious flag-flying and general razzmatazz [as modifier]: a flag-flying cruise...- The much-vaunted revival of US patriotism was also very different to previous displays of flag-flying - people huddling together in grief and fear, not celebrating their national pride.
- A wave of flag-flying patriotism swept England to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee celebrations and the arrival of the national football team at the World Cup.
- Victory parades and flag-flying welcome-home celebrations enabled the flu to spread rapidly.
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