lay down arms
Example Sentences
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"We have made our proposal," Zelensky said, urging Russia to lay down arms "and move to real diplomacy".
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
Their plans, as pitched to Ukrainians, would include proposing that veterans lay down arms to earn Silicon Valley-level salaries running some of the world’s most sophisticated data centers built by American companies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025
More are likely to follow after separatist troops agreed to lay down arms and Azerbaijan lifted a 10-month blockade of the road linking the territory to Armenia.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 27, 2023
Enormous challenges lie ahead in implementing the deal, including getting all parties to lay down arms or withdraw.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 3, 2022
I didn’t come here to ask her to lay down arms for me, to trade in everything she’s worked for just to get me back.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
