brandishing

Example Sentences

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“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

Germany’s Der Spiegel showed Europe’s leaders dressed in Nordic warrior garb and brandishing swords.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 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

Shortly after Pretti was killed, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had accused him of "domestic terrorism" and said he was "brandishing" a gun.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

There in the lead was King Azaz, his dazzling armor embossed with every letter in the alphabet, and, with him, the Mathemagician, brandishing a freshly sharpened staff.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster