black flag

Example Sentences

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An AFP journalist at the northern Islam Qala border crossing saw the Iranian flag completely lowered, and a black flag raised.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

"Their hearts must have sunk seeing this black flag against the whiteness of Antarctica," said David Waterhouse, curator of the polar museum at SPRI.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025

The sky was a black flag at first light.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2025

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 piece of black plastic that is close to the dryer vent appears to be waving at me like a black flag.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan