flapped

Example Sentences

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Thai flags flapped in the breeze and barbed wire lay scattered in Klong Paeng, another border village on the Thai military trip.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

A U.S. flag flapped on a pole just above a Hanwha company flag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

"Fear is natural," Brahim had told me, looking up at the ridge where tarpaulin flapped at the settlers' lookout post in front of a few caravans and makeshift homes.

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025

Blackbirds cawed from trees and flapped over block after block of destruction.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2025

He flapped up his ears and bugged open his eyes.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein