unarmed

Example Sentences

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Her administration also spearheaded sending mental health teams or other unarmed responders to emergency calls that were once fielded by police.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 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

By all accounts, including the video evidence, Alex Pretti was a law-abiding, good guy with a gun, who stepped in to protect an unarmed woman from an assault.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

Mareth’s bat was losing control, Henry was unarmed, Perdita was unconscious, her bat was gasping for air on the ground, Boots was screeching, and Shed was insane with pain and fear.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins