black flag
Example Sentences
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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
The green and black flag of the opposition, now ubiquitous, stands out.
From BBC • Dec. 17, 2024
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 seen in footage posted by Fox 5.
From Washington Times • May 23, 2023
From here, callers announced new voyages and arrivals of inventory, or hung the black flag that indicated that a ship had been lost at sea with all its cargo.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
