brandishing
Example Sentences
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Martin rose to infamy brandishing legal jeopardy against his foes.
From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026
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 • Feb. 7, 2026
Germany’s Der Spiegel showed Europe’s leaders dressed in Nordic warrior garb and brandishing swords.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
Shortly after Pretti was killed, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had accused him of "domestic terrorism" and said he was "brandishing" a gun.
From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026
The old woman, realizing she was brandishing a very sharp weapon, hastily put it down and wiped her hands on her apron.
From "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick
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