brandish
verb (used with object)
to shake or wave, as a weapon; flourish.
had been brandishing
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past perfect progressiveof brandish.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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The family also pointed to delays in replacing incorrect information, including the suggestion Mr Omishore had been brandishing a screwdriver, which they allege took the force 13 days to correct.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2022
The two officers were responding to a call that a man who fit Mr. Sterling’s description had been brandishing a gun.
From New York Times ● Mar. 30, 2018
If it had been brandishing swords alone without moving themselves, the chances of getting slashed or cut might have been less, but sometimes they would turn sideways together, or clear around, or bend their knees.
From Botchan (Master Darling) by Morri, Yasotaro
Baisemeaux also recognized Fouquet immediately, and dropped the sword he bravely had been brandishing.
From The Man in the Iron Mask by Dumas père, Alexandre
