armed and dangerous

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: 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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People were advised to stay indoors because the man was considered armed and dangerous. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 Authorities said Hopson should be considered armed and dangerous and advised members of the public not to confront him. — Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026 Brown is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached, authorities said. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026 The teen is considered to be armed and dangerous. — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for armed and dangerous

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“Armed and dangerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armed%20and%20dangerous. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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