flank
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"There is a common understanding that we need to have better air defence of the eastern flank and not just Romania," she said.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
The Liverpool academy product has previously been on loan at Birmingham City and Stoke City, where he predominantly played on the left flank.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
His ability to accelerate attacks, create chances and decide matches has transformed Barcelona's right flank into the most dangerous outlet in Spain.
From BBC • May 11, 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
Instead, she tore straight toward the coyote, lunging at his flank.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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