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flanked

  • past participle of flank.
  • past tense form of flank.

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Instead of proposing Waddingham as a Bond co-star, she’s the expertly skilled agent flanked by a best friend with an equally formidable intellect – the Moneypenny to her 007.

From Salon Jul. 26, 2026

Flores, wearing the same outfit with her blonde hair tied back, sat a few feet from him with the couple flanked by their lawyers.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

A towering freestanding fireplace and sitting area flanked by olive trees anchor one end, and on the other, the pool area.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Wearing a short-sleeved white shirt, he was flanked by three prison custody officers and a supporting adult, and his mother blew him a kiss as he left the dock.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

Velia and Delia rode around Juanita and flanked me.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall