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- verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
brandish .
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Examples
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In fact, she kind of brandishes it as a part of her identity.
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I should go before Herr Platypus brandishes hisherits venomous spurs again.
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Before I can reply, Robin thrusts me back and brandishes his sword.
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I had a wonderful time on Marilyn, a wonderful time on Birdsong and, hopefully, I'll have a wonderful time on this he brandishes the yellow highlighter-heavy script for Richard II sitting on the table in front of him so I'm trying not to think outside of that because it can pollute the experience.
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In the picture, Death brandishes a scythe, galloping on horseback the wrong way around a track.
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(In one of many inspired touches in Christopher Alden's staging, Sam brandishes his trophy like a giant phallus.)
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Associated Press A protester, left, brandishes a stone against riot police as a woman flees after being caught between them during clashes near the Ministry of Interior in Cairo on Monday.
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In the picture, Death brandishes a scythe, galloping on horseback the wrong way around a track.
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"Branches / Gathering for / Autumnal Ball" names the program's penultimate scene, in which the full, feather-festooned cast playfully yet ceremonially brandishes boughs of golden oak leaves.
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Before I can reply, Robin thrusts me back and brandishes his sword.
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