brandishing

Example Sentences

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At St. Göran’s, staff brandishing iPad minis closely track patient data while digital systems monitor costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 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

And so the players showed up brandishing hope for this summer while sweetly admitting the emotion that still lingers from last fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that Pretti wished to "inflict harm" and was "brandishing" a weapon.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

“How do we get out?” yelled Ron over all the screaming, but before either Harry or Hermione could answer they were bowled aside: Hagrid had come thundering down the stairs, brandishing his flowery pink umbrella.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling