armed

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And then there’s Javert—an armed agent of the state whose monomaniacal focus on bringing Valjean to “justice” ultimately destroys his life.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Ali, the court heard, said he was ordered to steer by armed smugglers in France.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The epicentre of the current outbreak is the DRC's northeastern Ituri province, a region that is difficult to access region due to poor roads and is plagued by insecurity because of armed groups.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

In that environment, the helmets may have been intended for local militias, forces serving the Kingdom of Valencia, or armed groups responsible for defending the region's maritime frontier.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

And they were all armed to the teeth.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman