flag down
Example Sentences
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Peterson has shown flashes of brilliance, but has also missed time with mysterious injuries and seen his play flag down the stretch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 21, 2026
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 ● Nov. 11, 2025
Cretan, the spokesperson for the mayor’s office, said there was no legislative requirement to take the flag down.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2024
As cinders rained around her, the woman tried to flag down people driving past for a ride.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 13, 2023
So you can see why nobody was running outside to flag down an ambulance when this kid’s “parts hurt.”
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
