unarmed

Example Sentences

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We also know that unarmed dissidents who have been willing to protest one of the world’s most brutal governments do not lack for courage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Gomez's Indigenous bodyguards are always unarmed, hoping to avoid confrontation, explains Jose Yatacue, coordinator of the Nasa unit.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

The Scottish government said Police Scotland would remain an unarmed force and that its current capability was both appropriate and proportionate.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

During Monday’s NBC interview, Raman said the city should continue pursuing less expensive ways of responding to 911 calls, including “unarmed officers, unarmed personnel responding to calls for which you don’t need armed personnel response.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

"Whoa, fellas," he calls out, lifting his hands to show he's their unarmed, honest-to-god buddy.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez