flanking maneuver
a flanking attack from the north-east.
massive walls, defended by four flanking towers.
Intein is an intervening polypeptide which can catalytic self-cleavage from a pre-protein accompanied by the concomitant joining of the two flanking polypeptides (the extein) through a peptide bond.
The soldiers were flanking the enemy from both sides.
The bodyguards were flanking the VIP as they entered the building.
The trees were flanking the pathway leading to the castle.
The candidate was flanking his opponent in the debate.
The flanking maneuver caught the enemy by surprise.
The flanking position provided a strategic advantage in the battle.
The flanking ships protected the main fleet from enemy attacks.
The flanking players created openings in the opponent's defense.
The flanking strategy proved to be successful in the marketing campaign.
The flanking forces moved swiftly to outmaneuver the enemy.
" Move out" ! Asha drove her heels into her horse's flanks.
The king. Who protects his flank?
Oh, they think we're flanking. They're playing right into our hands.
Hitler has secured his southern flank for the invasion of Russia, but he's lost precious time.
With pyelonephritis, there may be flank pain, fever, and nausea or vomiting.
Harry gripped his flanks with his knees, feeling the great wings rising powerfully beneath them.
We were about an hour in and we started taking fire from our right flank.
The enemy may attack us on the left flank.
This can again cause hematuria, blood in the urine, as well as flank pain.
Six dementors entered this time, flanking a group of four people.
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