flanked

Example Sentences

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He was flanked by two classic Stormtroopers, who had different dialogue in each showing — one time critiquing Black Spire Outpost and later talking of a run-in with a Jedi.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

McMorrow, flanked by her family, got a warm reception—the Detroit Free Press called it “polite.”

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

A short drive away on Ferdowsi square, a few hulking black armoured vehicles flanked by armed men in uniform send an even starker message.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

In the boardroom, Abby’s father sat across from her, flanked by many of the men who had loyally served him for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Velia and Delia rode around Juanita and flanked me.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall