flanked

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Over time, many Palestinian shops in the Old City have shut, and the once vibrant thoroughfare flanked by old stone buildings now stands empty.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

For decades, at the chairman’s direction, before each meeting, staff sent policymakers three options for the workhorse policy statement: the chairman’s preferred proposal, flanked by a more dovish and a more hawkish alternative.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Savannah Guthrie, flanked by her fellow “Today” anchors at the desk, said she does not have comment on the new information and that she is not involved in the network’s coverage of her mother’s abduction.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

The author’s there, the affable Fernando González Viñas, flanked by a matador and his entourage.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

Briony watched from the foot of the stairs as Lola ascended, sobbing loudly and flanked by Emily and Betty, and followed by Polly who carried a basin and towels.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan