black flag

Example Sentences

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On Thursday, he staged a protest where he hoisted a black flag and burned a copy of the proposed bill.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

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 clearly seen in footage posted by Fox 5.

From Washington Times • May 23, 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