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gun control

[guhn kuhn-trohl] / ˈgʌn kənˌtroʊl /
NOUN
arms control
Synonyms
STRONGEST
nonproliferation
WEAK
arms limitation arms reduction defense cuts

Example Sentences

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But counterintuitively, there were some conservative Republicans like California Gov. Ronald Reagan who also opted for gun control.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

Since the shooting, Albanese is leading a state-federal push for stricter gun control, after the older assailant was found to have six licensed guns.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

Away from the big screen, Reiner was also known for his political and social activism, often speaking out on issues ranging from climate change to gun control.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

As a congressman, Walz regularly voted in favour of gun rights and against many gun control measures, winning the praise of the pro-gun National Rifle Association.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2024

We’d tackled gun control, the meaning of intellectual property, the structure of American education, and the future of networked computing.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz