Sentence examples for raise their flag from inspiring English sources

WHEN did the Taliban raise their flag near the outpost?

The police said several hundred armed men from the Moro National Liberation Front landed by boat in Zamboanga and tried to raise their flag over City Hall and declare independence from the national government.

More than 200 people — rebels, soldiers, police officers and civilians — have been killed during the standoff, which began Sept. 9 when several hundred members of the Moro National Liberation Front entered the city to raise their flag and declare independence.

Then, that morning, there had been some controversy reported as to whether the Y.P.G., who have long-standing grievances with Turkey, would be allowed to raise their flag over Tal Abyad.

"When they raise their flag in victory, you will know what these men and women are fighting for," Mr. Sinise says, "and you will feel fortunate to be counted among them".

The flight of thousands of rebels from Grozny would enable the Russians to raise their flag over the remains of the city and claim at least a symbolic victory.

As hotel companies raise their flags globally, some of the most aggressive growth is in luxury properties.

Maybe it could redeploy the spare match officials to stand on Qatar construction sites and raise their flags every time something looks a bit off.

Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo, appearing in Mariscal Estigarribia, said it was symbolic for the three countries to raise their flags together and work to save lives.

Inside the base, rebels raised their flag and cheered wildly.

"They raised their flag and were shouting 'Allahu al-Akhbar'.