unarmed

Example Sentences

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“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

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

Malik said the city needs more unarmed personnel to deal with situations in which armed police are not necessary, such as unarmed people experiencing mental health crises.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

At Mexico’s request, the CIA positioned an unarmed Predator drone over a Tapalpa vacation compound, where it observed a man exit a vehicle and warmly embrace Oseguera’s lover, according to people familiar with the operation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Undaunted though unarmed he leaped upon Paris and seizing him by his helmet’s crest swung him off his feet.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton