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

Sarian has said he supports the unarmed personnel program and wants to examine the LAPD’s current size and resources.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

While Soto-Martínez supports expanding the city’s unarmed personnel program, Carlisle and Kendall would like to expand the police force.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

At ten o’clock he was still there, unarmed and without a job to do, hunkered down with hundreds of other men who had come ashore and been shot at.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson