flapped

Example Sentences

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Thai flags flapped in the breeze and barbed wire lay scattered in Klong Paeng, another border village on the Thai military trip.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

The much criticised Youssef Chermiti scored an extraordinary double before Kasper Schmeichel flapped at Mikey Moore's perfunctory shot.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

A U.S. flag flapped on a pole just above a Hanwha company flag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

With the Bruins in the midst of another big run, Izzo’s only move was to call timeout as Mara flapped his arms to get fans to increase the decibel level.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2025

High John stood on Old Familiar’s back as the shadow crow cawed and flapped above us.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia