brandish

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

He confirms that he’s been chipping away at a debut LP, which will brandish a more “fast and punchy” rock sound that recall his days playing basement shows.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2025

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

Miss Lilian would yell and brandish her cane.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn

He brandishes a plastic wallet and shows the cards for his entire family.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2023

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

Notice how Hussman brandishes the shield of objectivity in making the case for his own perspective:

From Washington Post ● Jul. 1, 2021

She picks up a chopstick and brandishes it as a sword.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan

In the 2026 competition, six reds have been brandished already.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

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

A man on a unicycle brandished a sign, inspired by J.R.R.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 8, 2026

With a yelp of terror, Gurgi sprang from the cauldron and scuttled to a safe distance, where he furiously brandished his iron bar and shook his fist at the Crochan.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander

“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

When supporters of the creedal nation theory come at me brandishing copies of the Declaration, I respect their sentiments but maintain my dissent.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 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

Here, he is crowned and brandishing a scepter, but the skittishness toward the ultimate reality of life — its unavoidable end — makes him a heightened version of all of us.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026

“Get out! Get out of here!” yelled the man, brandishing his broom so menacingly that the terrier tucked his tail between his legs and fled, soaking and miserable, towards his waiting companions.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford