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

The sky was a black flag at first light.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2025

The green and black flag of the opposition, now ubiquitous, stands out.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2024

Others claimed the black flag and its Farsi inscription was meant to herald the coming of the Mahdi, the final leader believed to appear at the end of times to lead Muslim people.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 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