Sentence examples for their flank from inspiring English sources

Thomas could then attack the retreating Confederates on their flank.

It did not work -- Stevens and Point Given were just off their flank.

He believes the generals need a way out that will protect their flank.

For the moment, the Confederates appeared unaware of Hancock's arrival on their flank.

But when American troops attacked his captors on their flank, his German guards became too busy to kill him.

Once elected, many face fear of a primary challenger and have to protect their flank by taking more extreme positions, instead of moving to the middle.

Boulders and cliffs guard their flanks.

A nervous twitch might run down their flanks.

Australia made heavy use of their flanks in both matches.

The horses drift their flanks in my direction when they nuzzle up to their hay.

But they have remained here since, as fighting continued on their flanks and at their rear.