lay down arms
Example Sentences
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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
In the first significant step towards peace since the announcement, the PKK said a group of fighters will lay down arms this week in Iraqi Kurdistan.
From BBC • Jul. 7, 2025
Enormous challenges lie ahead in implementing the deal, including getting all parties to lay down arms or withdraw.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2022
He said that “all those who lay down arms will be guaranteed a safe exit from Mariupol.”
From Washington Times • Mar. 21, 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
