unarmed

Example Sentences

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Nowak was alone and unarmed, the judge said.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“American Skin” is, of course, also known as “41 Shots” and is the story of the killing of unarmed African immigrant Amadou Diallo by the New York City Police Department.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

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

McOsker voted in February to move forward with an unarmed crisis response pilot program that sends counselors instead of police officers to nonviolent mental health emergencies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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