unarmed

Example Sentences

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She continued that approach after taking office, pushing for the hiring of unarmed crisis responders, such as mental health counselors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

At Mexico’s request, the CIA positioned an unarmed Predator drone over a Tapalpa vacation compound, where it observed a man exit a vehicle and warmly embrace Oseguera’s lover, according to people familiar with the operation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

But it’s unlikely that mostly unarmed protesters will triumph in a confrontation against enforcers from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps or its volunteer wing, the Basij.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Gomez's Indigenous bodyguards are always unarmed, hoping to avoid confrontation, explains Jose Yatacue, coordinator of the Nasa unit.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

In one of the few houses open I found a friendly, well-informed, happily unarmed ranger named David Fox, who seemed surprised and pleased to have a visitor.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson