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

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

Manchester City defender John Stones limped off with an ankle injury sustained after the assistant referee had kept his flag down as Beto ran through on goal despite being offside.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2023

As cinders rained around her, the woman tried to flag down people driving past for a ride.

From Washington Times • Oct. 13, 2023

They would paddle quickly to Claiborne and flag down a boat.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers