flank
noun
the side of an animal or a person between the ribs and hip.
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
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Ms. Warren and Mr. Sanders will be flanking Mr. Biden on the debate stage Thursday.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 11, 2019