brandish
Example Sentences
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As soon as Taylor brandished a yellow, the VAR immediately sent him to the screen because the check had taken place during treatment.
From BBC
From Nepal to Peru, Morocco and Madagascar, brandishing the symbol of a skull and crossbones in a straw hat, Gen Z protests across the world stood up to authorities in 2025, even toppling two governments.
From Barron's
The cleric’s diplomats would voyage forth, brandishing their leader’s skepticism as a means of extracting concessions from foreigners.
Police found a rifle in the vehicle but the lawsuit said Pryor was not brandishing it.
From Seattle Times
In some places, protesters fiercely fought the security forces, which lobbed tear gas canisters and brandished batons in an effort to disperse the crowds.
From New York Times
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