disarm

Example Sentences

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But their chief of staff, Lt Gen Eyal Zamir, has said his objective is to disarm Hezbollah, and that what was needed now above all was "persistence and patience".

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

That rhythm remained after a ceasefire took effect in late 2024, which saw Hezbollah disarm in the south and the Lebanese army take control of the area.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

He expressed "regret" on Wednesday that international efforts had failed to disarm Iran.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 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

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