white flag
Example Sentences
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Externally, the move to trade away one of the league’s top scorers is seen as waving the white flag on yet another disappointing season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 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
But I can’t stop my hands from shaking, and when I take my packet out to put it on my desk, it’s like a trembling white flag just trying to call attention to itself.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
