armed

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“I don’t think that he and many others look at the Colombian battlefield and see any contradiction in employing peace marches, militant union activity and armed struggle,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

He argued the armed forces must return to what he described as a more disciplined, combat-focused identity centered on what he called a “warrior ethos.”

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Iran has insisted that vessels must obtain permission from its armed forces.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Outside organisations, including the WHO, have been clear it is the Congolese government itself that is leading on the response, which is in a historically insecure area where armed groups have operated for years.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The line of police parted, and the Governor stepped out in front of them, flanked by the armed guards of his estate.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat