flank

Example Sentences

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But the trail is narrow and exposed, with some areas just six feet wide and flanked by 1,000-foot drops on either side, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Mrs Mansfield is referring to the alligator basking in a heated enclosure, next to a pond, which is flanked by what appear to be mangroves.

From BBC

“The southern flank line is going to be my repair priority,” he wrote, later adding: “Also going to ask that they get all hose debris out. Any other big points folks can think of?”

From Los Angeles Times

The Ghanaian offers pace and direct running from that flank, and it will be of great satisfaction to Guardiola that he chose City over the other options he had.

From BBC

“Last night was slow, tonight is really slow,” Bonnie says from behind the counter, flanked by Oliver’s mother, Alexia, another volunteer.

From Salon