black flag
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
An AFP journalist at the northern Islam Qala border crossing saw the Iranian flag completely lowered, and a black flag raised.
From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026
"Their hearts must have sunk seeing this black flag against the whiteness of Antarctica," said David Waterhouse, curator of the polar museum at SPRI.
From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025
Chapman scrambled to the officials’ stand, pleading with Chief Steward Harlan Fengler to put out a black flag for Jones, calling him to the pits.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024
The red, white and black flag was placed on the sidewalk and can be clearly seen in footage posted by Fox 5.
From Washington Times • May 23, 2023
From here, callers announced new voyages and arrivals of inventory, or hung the black flag that indicated that a ship had been lost at sea with all its cargo.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
