brandish

Example Sentences

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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

Best mates at Bournemouth, midfielders Ryan Christie and Lewis Cook run the rule over various sporting and social controversies - but will they dish out a booking or brandish a straight red?

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2024

Tyrion felt a sudden urge to leap up, brandish his axe, and boom out, "Casterly Rock!" but the insanity passed quickly and he crouched down lower.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin