flanked
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In the picture, Mahmoud sits on the floor flanked by the soldiers, looking diminutive, younger than his 22 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
The blue-lit monotony of every day is replaced by warm amber table lamps and dimly lit corners flanked by books on all sides.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026
This past June, Mr. Threadgill stood center stage flanked by pianist Vijay Iyer and drummer Dafnis Prieto at Manhattan’s Jazz Gallery, where these three first played as a trio 15 years ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
On their way off the tarmac, they were greeted by a troupe of folk dance performers and flanked by two rows of teenagers wearing T-shirts bearing photos of Xi.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Dad had the lighthouses moved so that they flanked the cottage.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
