flanked

Example Sentences

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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

McMorrow, flanked by her family, got a warm reception—the Detroit Free Press called it “polite.”

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

The dismissal played out before a half-full courtroom, with Mitchell’s mother flanked by organizers from Black Lives Matter L.A. and other police accountability activists.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Magyar moved slowly through the crowds before taking to the stage, flanked by his party colleagues.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Within minutes, concentration camp survivors flanked the boys.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti