bear arms
Example Sentences
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So, at the end of the day, this guy seems trustworthy enough to bear arms.
From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026
The 9-0 ruling is a victory for supporters of the Second Amendment to the US Constitution, which says Americans have the right to keep and bear arms.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
We say we have the right to bear arms, that all are created equal and that no person is above the law.
From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2026
The Second Amendment Foundation, a nonprofit that supports gun rights, said the rights of self-defense and to bear arms come with a duty to act responsibly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 7, 2025
Octavian finished it without looking: “An oath to keep with a final breath, and foes bear arms to the Doors of Death. ”
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
