disarm
Example Sentences
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Having spent years listening to Cubans repeat anodyne revolutionary slogans when asked for their opinions on camera, it's disarming to hear such frank views expressed with no outward fear of the repercussions.
From BBC
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.
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
According to prosecutors, on Saturday evening four soldiers housed at Percy Hospital had begun playing a game known within the military that involves attempting to disarm a colleague and disable their weapon.
From BBC
However, there are few signs of the Palestinian group disarming.
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