armed

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Iran, he reminded me, has around 90 million people and an estimated 200,000 in the armed militia and paramilitary forces.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Collective punishment of civilians, when it takes place during armed conflict, is a violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Speaking from past experience, Marinello said, “Museums like this are often not allowed to put in an armed or metal door, because it’s not in keeping with original architecture.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

"I am not in favour of an ambitious industrial project that will serve our armed forces being co-managed. We need a leader."

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Indeed, armed with microscopes, cell biologists had become accustomed to a cellular world in which visible structures performed identifiable functions within cells.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee