armed and dangerous
idiom
: carrying a weapon and likely to try to kill someone
The police say that the escaped convict is armed and dangerous.
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Williams is not in custody and is considered armed and dangerous, police said.
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Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The suspect was seen leaving the scene with a firearm and is believed to be armed and dangerous, according to Downey.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
The suspect is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2026
With no firearm recovered at the scene, the shooter is still considered armed and dangerous, Neronha told CNN’s Brian Todd.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025
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Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The suspect was seen leaving the scene with a firearm and is believed to be armed and dangerous, according to Downey.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
The suspect is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2026
With no firearm recovered at the scene, the shooter is still considered armed and dangerous, Neronha told CNN’s Brian Todd.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Armed and dangerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armed%20and%20dangerous. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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