And fourth, the West could turn Ukraine into a bristling porcupine, armed to the hilt with massive Western training and other support, so that it would be all but impossible for Russia to swallow.

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/05/22/ukraine-russia-war-weapons-nato-f16-tanks-deterrence-peace-strategy/

Conservative MPs see it as an overtly political visit – an opportunity to smooth relations that may otherwise be left bristling after the thorny business of thrashing out a deal.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11793455/King-Charles-takes-shore-peace-Northern-Ireland.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Moreover, workers are bristling when being asked to return to the office by the likes of companies like Amazon, Disney and Starbucks.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2023/04/14/can-branding-bring-employees-back-to-the-office/

Speaking of teeth, this puzzle’s clue set is bristling with sharp stuff.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/crosswords/variety-acrostic.html

The tone of these novels was bright, bristling and profane.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/20/books/martin-amis-dead.html