flanked
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The Liberal Democrat leader arrived smiling, flanked by several loyal MPs, but made no comment as he entered the room.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Kiesewetter agreed, saying the proposed legislation should be flanked by binding rules governing the private sector activities of former senior civil servants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Near the central village of Baziafla, flanked by tall grass, the pit was excavated over several weeks with spades, pickaxes and crushers, before the miners were driven out of town by the local authorities.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
In the picture, Mahmoud sits on the floor flanked by the soldiers, looking diminutive, younger than his 22 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
When Blackie arrived at the federal building, he was in chains and flanked by a small army.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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