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arm

[ahrm] / ɑrm /






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Jeanne de Montagnac, 29, stood by her husband and two-year-old daughter, perched on his shoulders with a telephone number scribbled in biro pen on her arm.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

That’s a testament to his development since 2024, when Maiava arrived at USC with a howitzer arm but little polish to his game as a passer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

First, Smith melts fat and tightens deeper tissue using Vaser, an ultrasonic wand inserted into the arm via a small incision.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

Britain's Jack Draper has had a lengthy struggle with an arm injury, ultimately ending his season early to recover, while Alcaraz's rival Jannik Sinner missed the US Open with a knee injury.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

He sat him down between us and put his arm around him.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

The Tiangong Omni swivels its torso wildly from side to side while waving its bent arms in front of its face.

From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026

And Union Square Cafe, the little fine-dining spot, has grown into a major restaurant group with several arms, including a dozen stand-alone restaurants; a private-dining business; and an investments-and-consulting operation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Carroll, who also played in the Premier League for Liverpool and West Ham, called the police and was "sobbing" in the arms of his children's nanny.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

In contrast, Russia’s arms control positions provide insights into its views on human control.

From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2026

Coach folds his arms with a glare but smiles as I follow the other athletes off the bus.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Other parts of the Ukrainian armed forces are using a similar approach to strike logistics and isolate Russian soldiers at the front, reduce Ukrainian casualties, thwart Russian advances and intercept drones, among other key functions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

I came armed with another Cage-ism: Every seat is the best seat in the house.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

It has also accused Eritrea of supporting armed groups inside Ethiopia, something Asmara denies.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

It is understood the system could be used to prevent a hostile nation's satellites from tracking the movement of the UK's nuclear armed submarines or other sensitive military operations, such as those involving special forces.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

The host of the Horned King was like the body of an armed giant restlessly stirring.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander

Moscow has also massively deepened military and economic ties with Iran, despite US President Donald Trump warning both Moscow and Beijing against arming the Islamic republic.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

Assemblage artist Betye Saar, who’s known for arming stereotypical images of mammies with deadly weaponry, and has influenced generations of artists, has died.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

Marines have also practiced setting up a forward arming and refueling point on Yonaguni.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026

North Korea also recently carried out missile tests from the naval Choe Hyon destroyer, claiming the country was in the process of "arming the Navy with nuclear weapons".

From Barron's ● Mar. 14, 2026

But the idea that someone might be arming the Seam would never have been allowed.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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