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
By the time the final whistle sounded, an aching Pregnon was asked to brandish the sword and lead the USC band, an honor often bestowed upon the game’s most critical player.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2024
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
As proof, Madea brandishes a photo she took in the moment on her smartphone.
From New York Times ● Feb. 25, 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
Autumn scrambles up and brandishes her sword, baring her teeth in response before yelling, “For … us!”
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
Stewart brandished his baton and was heard to shout "Murray Boys".
From BBC ● Jul. 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
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 ● Feb. 27, 2026
He brandished his sacred staff with the crook on top.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
“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
About six months later, Vivos sought to evict him, citing a rule against brandishing firearms—a rule added after he signed his lease.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 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
“I brought a cupcake — vegan vanilla. Bet it tastes pretty rancid,” Lanier said during closings, brandishing the baked good during an extended metaphor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026
“Where did you find this sword?” she repeated, brandishing it in his face.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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