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

McOsker voted in February to move forward with an unarmed crisis response pilot program that sends counselors instead of police officers to nonviolent mental health emergencies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

He supports the unarmed crisis response program cited by Soto-Martínez and said the department should use technology to streamline paperwork.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“Single and unarmed, I am always stronger than all of you.”

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover