unarmed

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Her administration also spearheaded sending mental health teams or other unarmed responders to emergency calls that were once fielded by police.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 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

Neither the communities nor Yatacue's guard can rely on the large-scale intervention of the state, only a few unarmed state bodyguards accompany them.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

The Scottish government said Police Scotland would remain an unarmed force and that its current capability was both appropriate and proportionate.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

"Whoa, fellas," he calls out, lifting his hands to show he's their unarmed, honest-to-god buddy.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez