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bear arms

VERB
carry or possess firearm
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Nowhere has he had greater success than in re-establishing the right to keep and bear arms.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

So, at the end of the day, this guy seems trustworthy enough to bear arms.

From Slate Jun. 18, 2026

The 9-0 ruling is a victory for supporters of the Second Amendment to the US Constitution, which says Americans have the right to keep and bear arms.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

Like the 2nd Amendment, Mexico’s Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2025

I don't like hearing her promise to bear arms on behalf of America, even though there's no chance she'll ever be recruited for the Army.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins




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