armed

Example Sentences

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But despite his wish to serve with the armed forces in the UK, he has so far been unable to apply.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

When nations are openly engaged in armed conflict, as the U.S. and Iran are, neither the threat nor the execution of large-scale attacks on infrastructure has been prosecuted as a war crime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Their coaches are armed with mountains of data and have access to real-time information about how certain pitches are performing on any given day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

That highlighted serious gaps in the UK's armed forces - which ministers said would be addressed in its much-delayed defence investment plan.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

He was armed with only a flashlight and flare gun.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple