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

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 • Feb. 20, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

She knew how to flirt, knew how to disarm someone with a compliment, and knew how to conquer that initial mountain of awkward that usually defeated him.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro