flank
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From right wing to false nine, from the flank to the centre of the greatest club side in history.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The MoD said the Rivet Joint had been conducting a routine international flight to aid in securing Nato's eastern flank.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
The billions in funding will go to the most populated country on NATO's eastern flank, and the alliance's largest spender in relative terms, allocating 4.8 percent of its GDP to defence.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
Doku had seen his run down the left flank abruptly ended by Keane.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Of the three, two drove directly for the companions; the third turned his mount’s head and galloped to the flank of the defenders.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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