flank
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"Europe is the eastern flank of the United States," he told a defence forum in Paris last week.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Japan is fortifying its southwestern flank and developing advanced weapons, with public support for increased defense.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
He added that the Apaches “have joined the fight on the southern flank.‘
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Last Tuesday, Olise darted infield from the right flank past a couple of players and curled a left-footed shot into the corner.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Lyra strained her eyes to look ahead, but not even Pantalaimon’s owl eyes could see any movement on the flank of the mountain they were climbing.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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