Example Sentences

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"We knew some of the buildings in the neighborhood that were flanking the target," the intelligence official continues.

From Time Magazine Archive

In 1940, just two centuries after Frederick succeeded to the throne of Prussia, superb German armies were flanking the Maginot Line and swiftly conquering France.

From Time Magazine Archive

They were flanking a car shaped like a big boot and another one that looked like a pouncing cat.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

He knows, he sees where he is marching; whilst the adversary overtaken as a consequence of the retreat or the fall of the troops that were flanking him, is surprised.

From Battle Studies by Ardant du Picq, Charles Jean Jacques Joseph

At two corners of the square fort were flanking works of the same construction, which would sweep each face of the defence.

From Ismailia by Baker, Samuel White, Sir