brandishing
Example Sentences
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Martin rose to infamy brandishing legal jeopardy against his foes.
From Slate • Mar. 11, 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
Germany’s Der Spiegel showed Europe’s leaders dressed in Nordic warrior garb and brandishing swords.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Pretti was shot because he was "brandishing" a gun.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026
Elmer junior came running from the barn, brandishing a hoe.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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