flanked

Example Sentences

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He is flanked by two flags, both the same - black with a white cross.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Another photo shows Kim standing next to a mobile launcher flanked by military officials.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

President Donald Trump — flanked by a group of top U.S. business executives — touched down in China on Wednesday for high-profile talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing this week.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Rubio entered the Vatican through the Arch of the Bells, a privilege reserved for senior dignitaries, flanked by the colorfully clad Swiss Guards, who have been providing security to popes since 1506.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

He glanced down and saw a very properly dressed lady flanked by six other very properly dressed ladies and one properly dressed man in a bow tie.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein