black flag

Example Sentences

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On Thursday, he staged a protest where he hoisted a black flag and burned a copy of the proposed bill.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

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

Chapman scrambled to the officials’ stand, pleading with Chief Steward Harlan Fengler to put out a black flag for Jones, calling him to the pits.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024

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

From Washington Times • May 23, 2023

Desperate to escape him, I entered the next building I came across—the Krupp Pavilion, a fortresslike structure whose tower was adorned with decorative eagles and the red, white and black flag of the German Empire.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros