brandish
Example Sentences
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There was speculation about the contents of a piece of paper he brandished during the visit to Oman, but so far no new date for talks has been set.
From Barron's
“Here we are,” Glory said, and pulled out a pair of jeans and a T-shirt that looked like a long-sleeved baseball shirt but instead of a team logo, there was a knight brandishing a sword.
From Literature
A man on a unicycle brandished a sign, inspired by J.R.R.
Razelle Swimmer carried around a puppet of the Swedish Chef from the Muppets, brandishing knives and wearing an apron that said “Eat the Rich.”
From Los Angeles Times
At the event, he wore dark glasses and camouflage fatigues, brandished an Israeli-made rifle and shouted revolutionary slogans.
From Barron's
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