armed

Example Sentences

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He surrendered after a phalanx of heavily armed officers stormed the street.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

"I believe that people should have the right to armed self-defence," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The Lebanese Armed Forces said the incident followed exchanges of fire with armed individuals, adding that it was co-ordinating closely with Unifil during what it described as a sensitive phase in southern Lebanon.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

While en route, the responding officers learned a person at the scene might be armed, according to the Long Beach Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Now there remained only John Wilkes Booth, still at bay, and armed.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson