armed

Example Sentences

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He surrendered after a phalanx of heavily armed officers stormed the street.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Rwanda has repeatedly denied supporting the M23 despite overwhelming evidence, saying its military presence is a defensive measure against threats to its security by armed groups in DR Congo.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

While en route, the responding officers learned a person at the scene might be armed, according to the Long Beach Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

"Some of these scams are in almost lawless areas or in areas which are controlled by armed gangs… that the governments may have very little control over."

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Missiles based in the Soviet Union were to be armed with nuclear warheads.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin