flank

Example Sentences

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"We received your message, and we understand," Guthrie said in the video posted to Instagram on Saturday evening, as she is flanked by her two siblings.

From BBC

The Scottish defence was exposed again soon after, with Tom Jordan beaten to a high ball and Tommaso Menoncello speeding down the left flank to score with ease.

From BBC

"We want to hear from you and we are ready to listen," the NBC host says, flanked by her siblings in the clip posted to Instagram.

From BBC

The medallion’s front depicts a uniformed officer standing tall with a rifle by his side, surrounded by armed soldiers on all flanks.

From The Wall Street Journal

He is standing on the courthouse steps, flanked by his aunt and his uncle, trying so very hard to be brave.

From Literature