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

Unlike Russia, Canada has no intention of arming its icebreakers.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

But for a ceasefire to hold it would have to be accompanied by an agreement that regional backers stop arming the parties - and that will not be easy to achieve.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

But arming the guards or putting up barriers might discourage visitors, Massi said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 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