bear arms
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Nowhere has he had greater success than in re-establishing the right to keep and bear arms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
The 9-0 ruling is a victory for supporters of the Second Amendment to the US Constitution, which says Americans have the right to keep and bear arms.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
Like the 2nd Amendment, Mexico’s Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2025
The courts that rejected this reality relied on the fact that in 1791, states often compelled 18- to 20-year-olds to join “the militia,” which required them to bear arms.
From Slate ● Mar. 17, 2025
Octavian finished it without looking: “An oath to keep with a final breath, and foes bear arms to the Doors of Death. ”
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word