brandish
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As someone who has hyper-specific playlists to regulate my moods, I appreciate that whether you want to party, chill outside or brandish your middle finger to the world, the Salon DJ Collective has you covered.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026
He didn’t brandish it as a symbol or treat the moment like a breakthrough to be celebrated.
From Slate ● Jan. 3, 2026
People on social media brandish gold-flecked pans and nuggets while showing off their equipment, ranging from old-fashioned picks to gold-separating sluice boxes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2025
We waved the Mexican flag with pride, finding no need to brandish the Stars and Stripes that we kept in our hearts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2025
Miss Lilian would yell and brandish her cane.
From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn
Georginio Rutter takes out Alex Matos in an aerial challenge and the referee brandishes his yellow card.
From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2024
Barasch brandishes a piercing falsetto to impress upon us Orpheus’ innocent intensity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2022
Adia Barnes brandishes honesty like a feather, sharp enough at the tip to make a point, soft around the edges to soothe the ego.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 12, 2022
As Jean Arp once said, “My wife brandishes compass and ruler day and night,” and that is more than evident from the taut perfection of many of her best geometric designs.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 31, 2021
She brandishes a spruce branch to show me how she fends the bird off.
From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
They brandished the Mexican flag seemingly everywhere: on banners, painted on cheeks, emblazoned on Jaimes’ tube top.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
And unlike Michael Drejka, she brandished her gun without discharging it.
From Slate ● Jun. 4, 2026
They blew whistles, sounded vuvuzelas and brandished banners.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
A man on a unicycle brandished a sign, inspired by J.R.R.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 8, 2026
She brandished a five-foot-long spear, its barbed metal tip flickering with red light.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
“You need to deal with what you wear and wear it comfortably,” the 35-year-old teacher told AFP, brandishing a sword and wearing blood-red contact lenses.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
In a parallel move, Iranian President Masoud Pezehshkian followed suit, with Iranian news agencies showing him brandishing his copy of the deal.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
At St. Göran’s, staff brandishing iPad minis closely track patient data while digital systems monitor costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
“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
Thalia brought up the rear, brandishing her shield like she was driving back whatever pursued them.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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