flanked

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He is flanked by two flags, both the same - black with a white cross.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Another photo shows Kim standing next to a mobile launcher flanked by military officials.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Trump was flanked by cabinet members, American diplomats and a delegation of U.S. chief executives.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

President Donald Trump — flanked by a group of top U.S. business executives — touched down in China on Wednesday for high-profile talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing this week.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

The head waiter marched into the room flanked by the drummers and fifers, rolling a huge roast before him.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy