How to Use flanker in a Sentence

flanker

noun
  • He also is poised to line up as a flanker more often than not.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024
  • So, who will Auburn turn to in the meantime for reps at flanker?
    — Tom Green | [email protected], al, 6 Aug. 2019
  • The third row of the scrum consists of two more agile flankers, and the No.
    — Tod Leonard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2019
  • What a slot receiver needs to read or react to, compared to a split end or a flanker.
    — Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Aug. 2020
  • This is the rare flanker that might just outshine its predecessor.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Davis is an agile weapon in the open field and is versatile enough to play flanker or the slot receiver spots.
    — AL.com, 25 May 2017
  • Three-digits calls assign a single-digit apiece to the split end, tight end and flanker in that order.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Kitchens has been having the quarterback throw the ball quicker, with a number of tight end and flanker screens.
    — Mark Heim | [email protected], al, 12 Dec. 2021
  • As a flanker, Jones could line up in the backfield, or go in motion (flank) and be a receiver.
    — Rod Walker, NOLA.com, 26 Dec. 2020
  • The carriers are also keeping 5G away from their low-cost flanker brands for now.
    — PCMAG, 20 Sep. 2022
  • The linebacker sniffed out a flanker screen, picked it and and returned it to the Coconino 5.
    — Azcentral Sports, The Arizona Republic, 16 Sep. 2022
  • This should come in especially handy at mid range and when a flanker is harassing Lifeweaver in the back line.
    — Kris Holt, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2023
  • For the next seven years Cappelletti started at end and flanker.
    — John Powers, BostonGlobe.com, 13 May 2022
  • Jaguar Jon Arnett was a fast, quick and shifty running back, flanker and punt returner.
    — Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2022
  • The junior flanker worked primarily with the first-team offense during the first two weeks of spring practice.
    — James Crepea, AL.com, 21 Mar. 2018
  • Swift exchanges created space for Ollivon and the rangy flanker cantered home to slide under the posts.
    — Daniel Gallan, CNN, 20 Oct. 2019
  • The glass-and-gold bottle pays homage to the fragrance florals, with delicate etchings growing up the face of the flanker.
    — Vanities, 6 July 2017
  • Deonte Thompson is in line to start at flanker, opposite split end Kevin White.
    — Chicago Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, 10 Sep. 2017
  • That became apparent when Mooney lined up as the flanker on his first play with about 11 minutes left in the first quarter.
    — Phil Thompson, chicagotribune.com, 15 Sep. 2020
  • Lancôme’s newest Idôle flanker blends ripe peach with the brand’s signature rose for a brighter, more playful take on the original.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Apr. 2026
  • If Ahmmon is healthy, Ahmmon will be X and Cager would be the flanker.
    — Christy Cabrera Chirinos, Sun-Sentinel.com, 28 Aug. 2017
  • What did get the juices running, though, was the last game in a Pumas jersey for flanker Juan Manuel Leguizamon.
    — Foster Niumata, Houston Chronicle, 9 Oct. 2019
  • Last season, Lamb began the transition of playing more on the outside, whether it was lined up on the line of scrimmage or as the flanker, just a yard off.
    — Dallas News, 28 May 2022
  • Samuel lines up at split end, flanker, slot, halfback and any other position 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan can dream up.
    — Tom Silverstein, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2022
  • After the flanker’s 12-yard reception, the game was halted, and Morris was presented with the ball.
    — Andrew Johnston, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The new flanker pays homage to the original BOSS Bottled by building on the first fragrance.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Schwartz, an accomplished sprinter, will likely be in the slot and either Hill and Williams could end up at flanker or split end, where Auburn has more depth.
    — James Crepea, AL.com, 22 Mar. 2018
  • Barrett was a natural replacement to Stove at flanker and could see some time in the slot, but Hastings offered Auburn a unique skill set.
    — James Crepea, AL.com, 12 Apr. 2018
  • Adam Novotný, considered the top Czech talent in this class, is another flanker with perhaps a lower ceiling but a higher floor.
    — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 25 June 2026
  • After each repetition, participants performed a grip strength task and an arrowhead flanker task to measure attention.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

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