disarm
Example Sentences
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But their chief of staff, Lt Gen Eyal Zamir, has said his objective is to disarm Hezbollah, and that what was needed now above all was "persistence and patience".
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
He expressed "regret" on Wednesday that international efforts had failed to disarm Iran.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
After the FARC, the largest group, agreed to disarm as part of a 2016 peace deal with Colombia, Venezuela deepened its ties with the ELN.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
The report called for a new bilateral security pact, sanctions and other reforms including banning Nigeria's beef exports to compel armed herder groups to disarm.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
“Your humility, Mr. Bingley,” said Elizabeth, “must disarm reproof.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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