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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The sheriff's office has warned that Decker should be considered armed and dangerous. Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025 He should be considered armed and dangerous, police warned. Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025 Officials are warning the public that Decker should be considered armed and dangerous, with the Marshals Service offering a $20,000 reward for any information leading to his arrest. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025 The sheriff's office warned that Decker should be considered armed and dangerous, and said that anyone who sees him should not attempt to contact or approach him. Kerry Breen june 18, CBS News, 18 June 2025 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 3 Jul. 2025.

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