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flank

[flangk] / flæŋk /
NOUN
haunch of an animate being
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Another flagship project, called Eastern Flank Watch, is aimed at fortifying the EU's eastern borders by sea, air and land to protect against so-called hybrid warfare, as well as from Russia's shadow fleet.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

"Overall, I think the Eastern Flank is a little bit more listened to right now," he said.

From Reuters • Sep. 13, 2023

Flank steak will be most tender when grilled to rare or medium-rare.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 2, 2023

Flank straps are made of cotton and loosely tied around what would be the waist of a human to cue bulls, not to force them to buck.

From Washington Times • Feb. 21, 2022

“I went to the Left Flank Mark, sir. I was in their burrows.”

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams




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