white flag
Example Sentences
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Columbia Law School business professor Eric Talley added: “This doesn’t constitute Paramount Skydance coming out and waving a big white flag — but it is a small white flag of surrender.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
In short, they are waving the white flag on the idea of predicting when the war will end and the oil will flow.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 31, 2026
It’s the perfect accompaniment to the sight of Harper and Yasmin, dancing together at a club, relieved to have waved the white flag, at least for tonight.
From Salon ● Mar. 1, 2026
Guardiola appeared to waive the white flag as he replaced Erling Haaland 10 minutes from time to reserve the Norwegian's energy with City still fighting in four competitions.
From Barron's ● Jan. 17, 2026
Mom gushed as I held it by the corner and waved it back and forth like a tiny white flag.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
