disarm

Example Sentences

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Lebanon's government has vowed to disarm Hezbollah, which was created in the 1980s in response to Israel's occupation of Lebanon during the 15-year Lebanese civil war.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

After the FARC, the largest group, agreed to disarm as part of a 2016 peace deal with Colombia, Venezuela deepened its ties with the ELN.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

The report called for a new bilateral security pact, sanctions and other reforms including banning Nigeria's beef exports to compel armed herder groups to disarm.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Kawahara, Proctor’s then-partner, said Glenn never physically struck him or attempted to disarm him.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

Back in the room, I knew I was in for a Stern Dad talking-to, so I did my best to disarm him before he could start in on me.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs