white flag

Example Sentences

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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

“We do not like the risk reward that these situations offer, and therefore we put up the white flag and said, ‘we can’t compete in this segment right now,’” Jain said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

Once again the carts carried the sick to Bush Hill, and the white flag of victory had to be hauled down.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy