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In recent months, states across NATO's eastern flank have faced a raft of hostile actions from Moscow and Minsk ranging from drone incursions to cyberattacks.

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

Amar Dedic: Shook off hamstring issue to start, but a tough night as Leeds repeatedly targeted his flank.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

The physical defenses along NATO’s eastern flank, such as the dragon’s teeth, were erected in the past few years and dubbed the “Baltic Defense Line.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

They rest on small folding tables, they’re affixed to the columns and palm trees that flank her front door.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 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

Keane Lewis-Potter: Clinical finish for Brentford's opening goal and provided quality on the flanks.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

It warned of hot volcanic debris flows down Fuego's slopes, with communities on the western and southern flanks at the greatest risk.

From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026

On Venus, the rift flanks sink because the crust slowly relaxes after being stretched.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026

Liverpool have been long-term admirers of the RB Leipzig player, who can play on both the left and right flanks and is adept with both feet.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

Dozens of skinny cats, sliding away, their flanks hollow as spoons.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

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

He’s flanked by fountain fireworks while a buff guitarist with a blond mullet and glittery spandex shorts wails on guitar to the tune of Lenny Kravitz’s cover of “American Woman.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026

It was contrasted with a picture released by the court on Thursday, in which a worn, white-haired Xu stood unsmiling, flanked by two police officers as he faced a panel of judges.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

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

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

Kinjo says that reefs flanking his seaside farm consist entirely of corals he cultivated, with their natural peers "no longer able to keep up with a tremendous increase in stress" in the anthropogenically polluted ocean.

From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026

UK government figures from 2024 say an average of 81,578 vehicles passed eastbound every day between the two junctions flanking the Brynglas Tunnels.

From BBC ● May 2, 2026

The activity in question will come from the sculpture being directly alongside the building’s main cafe, with outdoor tables flanking the fountain’s edge, and just a stone’s throw from the W.M.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2026

The two brothers were close, flanking their grandmother on the royal balcony or smiling on the sidelines of a polo match.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026

A magnificent door that was two stories tall stood open, guards flanking either side.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack