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Failure would mean that desperate Iranians would pick up arms to defend their right to exist.

When the rule of law and political transition fail to bring about change, disenfranchised and marginalized groups take up arms.

More than a year ago, the Red Skull appeared in a video on the Web urging fighters to take up arms against Maliki.

As much as dad bloggers may take up arms against offensive ads, shows, and sites, they also celebrate when brands get it right.

Some of the very leaders who were instrumental in bringing freedom to South Sudan have taken up arms to destroy my infant country.

That Lawrence, whom he looked upon almost as a son, should take up arms against the South was to him a source of endless regret.

Congress issued a manifesto, setting forth the causes and necessity of taking up arms in defence of their rights, against England.

We have decided to take up arms because the liberties of the people and the interests of the nobles are equally threatened.

What made their situation the more critical was the reluctance of the militia and volunteers to take up arms.

Among the slain, was found their missionary Sebastian Rasle, who had taken up arms in their defence.

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On this page you'll find 262 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to up arms, such as: dogged, enraged, exasperated, indignant, infuriated, and irate.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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