flanked

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President Donald Trump — flanked by a group of top U.S. business executives — touched down in China on Wednesday for high-profile talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing this week.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Rubio entered the Vatican through the Arch of the Bells, a privilege reserved for senior dignitaries, flanked by the colorfully clad Swiss Guards, who have been providing security to popes since 1506.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

"We will not shrink back because of suppression," Lai said, flanked by Eswatini Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla who had flown to Taiwan with him and his delegation.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

He was flanked by two classic Stormtroopers, who had different dialogue in each showing — one time critiquing Black Spire Outpost and later talking of a run-in with a Jedi.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Bouquets of flowers and a dish of tangerines flanked the drawing.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat