arm
Example Sentences
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In Cameroon, the Pope will visit the capital Yaoundé, the economic hub Douala, and the Anglophone city of Bamenda in the restive Northwest region, where an armed conflict has been raging for nearly 10 years.
From BBC
Eventually, it failed, after the young king addressed Spaniards - and the armed forces - via a televised message, expressing his opposition to the rebels and ordering all military to remain in their barracks.
From BBC
I’m definitely trying to make strides for independents to be in the running for these major awards though because it’s like a shot in the arm!
From Los Angeles Times
The heavily armed soldiers and marines were checking cars for any sign of them.
From BBC
The Singapore lender confirmed a review of its asset-management arm is under way, which could raise further capital, he adds.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.