white flag

Example Sentences

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In short, they are waving the white flag on the idea of predicting when the war will end and the oil will flow.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Guardiola appeared to waive the white flag as he replaced Erling Haaland 10 minutes from time to reserve the Norwegian's energy with City still fighting in four competitions.

From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026

“We do not like the risk reward that these situations offer, and therefore we put up the white flag and said, ‘we can’t compete in this segment right now,’” Jain said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

Redick waved the white flag by the middle of the third quarter after the starting unit let the deficit balloon to 25.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025

Mom gushed as I held it by the corner and waved it back and forth like a tiny white flag.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos