The government's saber-rattlings in recent months have only increased tensions with its neighbors.

Even as negotiators met at the table, the general persisted in rattling the saber along the border, undermining any progress.

Despite repeated sabre rattlings, the border remained calm and diplomats worked quietly to ease tensions.

Rattling sabres, the general warned neighboring countries against intervening.

Even during the summit, he kept rattling the sabre, hoping to gain leverage in the negotiations.

The ambassador warned that rattling a saber in today's climate would only escalate tensions.

The diplomat's speeches were often more about rattling a sabre than proposing real solutions.

The minister was saber rattling during the press conference to gain political support.

The senator condemned the administration's saber rattling as a dangerous distraction from domestic issues.

The foreign ministry condemned the neighbor's saber rattlings as dangerous and unproductive.