brandishing

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“It’s hard to argue that brandishing a firearm during a traffic misunderstanding is either allowed by federal law or necessary and proper for fulfilling ICE’s duties,” he said.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

And so the players showed up brandishing hope for this summer while sweetly admitting the emotion that still lingers from last fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Pretti was shot because he was "brandishing" a gun.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

Aside from the multiple cell phone camera angles, witnesses stated in sworn testimonies that Pretti was not brandishing a gun when federal immigration officers descended on him.

From Salon • Jan. 26, 2026

“To show you I mean what I say,” he went on, brandishing the envelope, “here’s my wages for the week. Every penny.”

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane