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flank

[flangk] / flæŋk /
NOUN
haunch of an animate being
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From right wing to false nine, from the flank to the centre of the greatest club side in history.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

His ability to accelerate attacks, create chances and decide matches has transformed Barcelona's right flank into the most dangerous outlet in Spain.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The 43.7 billion euros will go to the most populated country on NATO's eastern flank, that has become the alliance's largest spender in relative terms, allocating 4.8 percent of its GDP to defence.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

The billions in funding will go to the most populated country on NATO's eastern flank, and the alliance's largest spender in relative terms, allocating 4.8 percent of its GDP to defence.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

He roared, and a group of bears peeled away from the main group and attacked the Tartars’ right flank.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman




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