flank

Example Sentences

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

From Salon

The senator was flanked by other state, county and nonprofit leaders who are involved in projects tied to the new investment.

From Los Angeles Times

The camp sits on a picturesque hill flanked by tea plantations, well-stocked by NGOs from the United Nations, World Food Programme and others.

From Barron's

Today, the house is flanked by newer laboratories and office buildings, but it is still surrounded by acres of green parkland.

From BBC

Ibrahima Konate's poor form is irrelevant as he is a central defender and Liverpool lack cover, but Cody Gakpo's contribution on the left flank has been fleeting this season, the Netherlands international too predictable.

From BBC