Floogeldy
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Mon Aug-22-05 06:59 PM
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Write a sentence using the word "brandishing," or some variation, but . . |
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. . . don't use gun, knife or the name of a weapon in the sentence.
I think it is high time we expanded the use of this word in everyday language.
"She brandished a marshmallow at me before stuffing it whole in her mouth."
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Mon Aug-22-05 07:00 PM
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the Vets brandishing his ignorance like a badge of honor.
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Mon Aug-22-05 07:02 PM
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Mon Aug-22-05 07:30 PM
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maybe I misunderstood the terms of this contest.
I thought the sailor one was better! lol
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Mon Aug-22-05 07:02 PM
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his tumescence like...wait...that doesn't start well, does it..
Sorry, never mind.
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Mon Aug-22-05 07:07 PM
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be accused of brandishing the truth when speaking to the American public.
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Mon Aug-22-05 07:07 PM
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5. The doctor told her she needed more fiber in her diet, |
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so she resolutely took another spoonful from the brandish.
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Mon Aug-22-05 07:10 PM
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6. While brandishing a cucumber, William held forth on the benefits |
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Mon Aug-22-05 07:20 PM
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7. He brandished the English language like a drunken sailor |
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in port, but with less eloquence.
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Mon Aug-22-05 07:21 PM
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8. "We need a way to mark our animals humanely... |
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Edited on Mon Aug-22-05 07:21 PM by Shipwack
... something, bold, permanent... Sort of brandish."
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Mon Aug-22-05 07:34 PM
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10. He brandished his ignorance as though it was insightful... |
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so she brandished her contempt for him like a torch in the darkness.
Khash.
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Mon Aug-22-05 07:41 PM
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.... cannot be spoken of on DU :)
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