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Meanings of brandishing in English
Usage of brandishing in English
1
One only wriggled in the air, brandishing the victim like a feather.
2
They were brandishing their weapons, but no one knew what they wanted.
3
He disappeared inside his house and emerged again brandishing the Pan sword.
4
Police were responding to reports that the 37-year-old was brandishing a gun.
5
Resisting arrest, brandishing a weapon at a police officer, obstructing an investigation.
6
The little girl was quite frightened at the fierce brandishing of tomahawks.
7
That man has plenty to answer for, she added, brandishing her umbrella.
8
He pushed forward, laboring to gain speed and altitude, brandishing his shortsword.
9
Instead of brandishing it, however, she stroked her swollen and discolored cheek.
10
Some local men burst in, brandishing ancient rifles and shotguns and clubs.
11
A man brandishing a huge stick sprang out in front of them.
12
She opened it, wondering if she shouldn't have come brandishing her sacre.
13
The bandits fire a volley, and begin brandishing their arms and shouting.
14
Skylan roared a challenge, brandishing his sword, and broke into a run.
15
Some constables spotted us and, brandishing their lathis, came to our assistance.
16
After a moment, she emerges, triumphantly brandishing a half-full bottle of Absolut.
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Brandishing through the time
Brandishing across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common