black flag

Example Sentences

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At the Islam Qala border crossing on Sunday, an AFP journalist said it remained open and a black flag had replaced the Iranian standard.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

Others claimed the black flag and its Farsi inscription was meant to herald the coming of the Mahdi, the final leader believed to appear at the end of times to lead Muslim people.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2023

The red, white and black flag was placed on the sidewalk and can be seen in footage posted by Fox 5.

From Washington Times • May 23, 2023

A black flag will be flown on police buildings and service vehicles will display a mourning ribbon to honour the officer, Hungary's police department said.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2023

There’s a certain black flag flown from a certain window.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez