black flag
Example Sentences
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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
The sky was a black flag at first light.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2025
The red, white and black flag was placed on the sidewalk and can be seen in footage posted by Fox 5.
From Washington Times • May 23, 2023
A black flag will be flown on police buildings and service vehicles will display a mourning ribbon to honour the officer, Hungary's police department said.
From BBC • Jan. 13, 2023
Desperate to escape him, I entered the next building I came across—the Krupp Pavilion, a fortresslike structure whose tower was adorned with decorative eagles and the red, white and black flag of the German Empire.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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