flag down

Example Sentences

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All were flagged down outside county social services offices, where many were on their way to get food assistance and cash aid.

From Los Angeles Times

After getting hit in the hand, he said, he fled and flagged down a truck for a ride to the hospital.

From The Wall Street Journal

Another frustration for supporters is around 'delaying the flag' - where officials are told to keep their flag down if they felt there was an immediate goalscoring opportunity.

From BBC

Most said they were abused inside the county’s juvenile halls, but had not planned to sue until they were flagged down on the sidewalk and offered cash.

From Los Angeles Times

“So perhaps if you can label them a domestic terrorist group, in all reality, you could take that flag down, because it would represent the Transtifa.”

From Salon