armed

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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

Rwanda has repeatedly denied supporting the M23 despite overwhelming evidence, saying its military presence is a defensive measure against threats to its security by armed groups in DR Congo.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

A team of 12 armed servicemembers makes up the initial assault force.

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

Eventually, however, Morgan had become convinced by Bateson’s evidence; it was hard to argue against “Mendel’s bulldog,” who came armed with charts of data.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee