flanking

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

For Reece, advocating liberalism was a means of outflanking the Democratic Party from both the left and the right simultaneously.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2023

“Australia play a width game, a high-paced outflanking game,” he said.

From Reuters • Jul. 18, 2019

He debated forcefully in Parliament while striking complicated alliances with other parties, outflanking Ciudadanos, the party that wanted a snap election.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2018

“He is a threat to them. He has just demonstrated that he is entirely capable of outflanking and outmaneuvering them.”

From Washington Post • Sep. 10, 2017

Once he gained control there, he could continue on, advancing on the Parthians from the rear and outflanking them.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby