brandish
Example Sentences
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They also brandished placards emblazoned with various messages playing on the company's name, such as "Berliners Axed, Shareholders Flourishing" and "Budget Above Staff Futures?"
From Barron's
A woman swung open the door, brandishing a wooden spoon.
From Literature
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.
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