flank

Example Sentences

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He made numerous runs into the left flank, finding separation from his marker and, with smart touches, brought team-mates into play.

From BBC

In the event of any invasion of Lithuania, which sits on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s eastern flank, the paramilitary group would be fully integrated into the country’s military.

From The Wall Street Journal

The flame ceremony was flanked by sculptures from the Temple of Zeus, the patron god of the ancient Olympics.

From Barron's

There are two very different flanks to Kimwenza Valley on the southern outskirts of Kinshasa, a megacity of around 17 million inhabitants which is constantly expanding and engulfing the surrounding countryside.

From Barron's

There is also a stylistic element: both players are left-footed and operate as inverted wingers on the right flank.

From BBC