Example Sentences

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They later stop by the local church and the disco with Joseph Cerda Bañales, a bearded makeup artist who brandishes long stiletto nails to the rodeos.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Georginio Rutter takes out Alex Matos in an aerial challenge and the referee brandishes his yellow card.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2024

As proof, Madea brandishes a photo she took in the moment on her smartphone.

From New York Times • Feb. 25, 2022

Adia Barnes brandishes honesty like a feather, sharp enough at the tip to make a point, soft around the edges to soothe the ego.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2022

She picks up a chopstick and brandishes it as a sword.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan