"Flanks" Example Sentences
1. The horse's flanks were flaring as it galloped across the field.
2. The castle was vulnerable on both its flanks.
3. I threw my jacket over my flanks to keep warm.
4. The meat was so tender, it practically fell off the flanks.
5. The mountain climbers ascended the steep flanks with difficulty.
6. The soldier felt the bullet hit his flank and crumpled to the ground.
7. The fish was grilled to perfection, with crispy skin and juicy flanks.
8. The car collided with the tractor on its left flank.
9. The military unit took up position on the enemy's flank.
10. The bird's wings beat against its flanks as it took flight.
11. The speaker delivered a powerful argument against his opponent's flank.
12. The cow flicked its tail to shoo away the flies buzzing around its flank.
13. The hiker paused to catch his breath on the steep flank of the mountain.
14. The athlete felt a sharp pain in his flank as he pushed himself too hard.
15. The cat arched its back, bristling in defense of its flank.
16. The ship hugged the coastline, staying close to the rugged flank of the cliffs.
17. The chef carefully sliced the flank steak against the grain.
18. The flag hung limply from the pole, flapping against the horse's flank.
19. The boxer delivered a swift punch to his opponent's flank, knocking the wind out of him.
20. The winery offered a selection of red wines, including a full-bodied flank varietal.
21. The explorer made his way up the steep flank of the volcano, determined to reach the summit.
22. The plan was to flank the enemy from two sides, catching them in a pincer movement.
23. The goalkeeper dove to his right, blocking the ball with his flank.
24. The music throbbed against the flank of the building, audible from blocks away.
25. The horse's sweat glistened on its flanks as it trotted through the meadow.
26. The runners exhausted themselves as they struggled up the final, steep flank of the marathon.
27. The cow's udders hung low, swaying with each step as she moved her massive flank.
28. The climbers roped themselves together, preparing to make their way up the icy flank.
29. The shepherd dog circled the flock, keeping an eye on their left flank for any sign of wolves.
30. The sun cast long shadows across the grassy flank of the hill as it set in the west.
Common Phases
1. The opposing army attacked from both
flanks; our troops were caught off guard.
2. The hiker made his way up the mountain, careful to watch his
flanks; he didn't want to be surprised by any wildlife.
3. The CEO implemented several new strategies to improve the company's earnings; one of which was to cut expenses on the
flanks of the business.
4. The soccer player dribbled past two defenders, faked left, and then quickly moved to the right to get open on the
flanks; he managed to score the winning goal.
5. The farmer installed scarecrows on the
flanks of his cornfield to keep the crows from eating the crop.
6. The politician attempted to appeal to voters on both sides of the political spectrum; however, she came under fire from the
flanks of her party for being too moderate.