in arms
Example Sentences
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On Thursday, he left everybody in the stands rooting for the Dodgers up in arms, booing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Brandy Melville’s young customers are up in arms over the new policy—but still shopping.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
Trump also told reporters he hasn’t decided on whether he will support a bipartisan bill in Congress for $14 billion in arms to Taiwan, adding he would decide “over the next fairly short period.”
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
Adding another layer of complexity, is the onus that places on witness testimony from so-called "brothers in arms".
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026
They put a safety pin through the Queen’s nose and the entire country was up in arms.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
