flag down
Example Sentences
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They were rejected by multiple Uber drivers and failed to flag down a black cab, before they began walking along the promenade in a bid to reach the ceremony on time.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
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
The decision to take the flag down outside City Hall came just days after the New York Times reported that the flag was flown outside of U.S.
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
The plane hasn't even taken off before I flag down the flight attendant, ask for something to drink.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
