disarm

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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

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

"Perchance later you'll tell me how a nine-year-old girl the size of a wet rat managed to disarm you with a broom handle and throw your sword in the river."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin