arming

Example Sentences

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The center increased its security and began arming its security after the mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, in 2019.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Writing on X, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk referenced the decision, saying: "We are arming up together with our friends so that our enemies will never dare to attack us."

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

The Austrian defended his players for their poor run as he put the blame on his superiors for not arming him with a stronger squad.

From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026

We’ve never won technological competitions by arming our competitors—we’ve prevailed by preserving a clear and enduring advantage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

Marchers were cautioned not to pick up anything they might innocently drop while downtown; the authorities might think they were arming themselves with stones.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson