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bear arms

VERB

carry or possess firearm

Synonyms

WEAK

carry arms defend protect

Example Sentences

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Less manpower to maintain the plantations also means more pests, including rats, moths and bagworms.

From Reuters • Sep. 5, 2021

Defoliated conifers don’t rebound like deciduous trees and shrubs, so unchecked bagworms are bad news.

From Washington Post • Aug. 3, 2021