unarmed

Example Sentences

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Nowak was alone and unarmed, the judge said.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“American Skin” is, of course, also known as “41 Shots” and is the story of the killing of unarmed African immigrant Amadou Diallo by the New York City Police Department.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Hernandez counters with a list of accomplishments, including helping secure a $6.3-million state grant to house homeless individuals near the Arroyo Seco riverbed and advocating for a citywide network of unarmed crisis response teams.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

He added that the focus should be less on the size of the department and more on a reenvisioning of public safety, including expanding the unarmed crisis responders program.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

I took it out of my tattered plastic bag, holding my free hand high to show I was unarmed, and slowly approached.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer