lay down arms
Example Sentences
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"We have made our proposal," Zelensky said, urging Russia to lay down arms "and move to real diplomacy".
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Their plans, as pitched to Ukrainians, would include proposing that veterans lay down arms to earn Silicon Valley-level salaries running some of the world’s most sophisticated data centers built by American companies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025
“For their sake, above all, it is necessary to lay down arms, to overcome all resentment, and to write new pages of fraternity,” the pope said.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 2, 2022
“They urge permission to lay down arms and surrender from the Kyiv authorities.”
From Washington Times • Apr. 17, 2022
I didn’t come here to ask her to lay down arms for me, to trade in everything she’s worked for just to get me back.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
