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  • past participle of flank.
  • past tense form of flank.

flanked



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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

Against Crystal Palace, left-back Josko Gvardiol and attacking midfielder O'Reilly flanked number 10 Rayan Cherki as the three ahead of Anderson in what looked like a diamond.

From BBC Sep. 2, 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

In Dhunge, Navraj Upretti waded through knee-high sludge towards his home, flanked by two rescuers carrying shovels by his side.

From Barron's Aug. 30, 2026

Two Ridgefolk guards flanked a large, cloth-covered object.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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