in arms

Example Sentences

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The purges soon widened, ensnaring generals who had worked in arms procurement—including China’s defense minister at the time, Li Shangfu.

From The Wall Street Journal

French politicians across the divide have been up in arms against the deal, which they view as an assault on the country's influential farming sector.

From Barron's

U.S. voters aren’t the only ones up in arms about affordability.

From Barron's

U.S. voters aren’t the only ones up in arms about affordability.

From Barron's

If this ethos befits “Brothers in Arms,” which Mr. Wilkins composed, it also inspired the band to change its name.

From The Wall Street Journal