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the soldiers keep their small arms securely in their holsters when not on patrol
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Scientists may have finally solved the riddle of Tyrannosaurus rex’s small arms, which have always stood out as the oddest feature in the mightiest of dinosaurs, prompting jokes and a century-plus debate on their purpose and evolutionary history.
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Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
In some cases, small arms fire and high rate-of-fire machine guns have proved effective against low-flying drones.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Throughout their history, they have been proven vulnerable to small arms fire in urban combat.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
In the virtual panel discussion last week, union leaders described the Lake City facility as the largest producer of small arms ammunition for the armed forces.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
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Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
In some cases, small arms fire and high rate-of-fire machine guns have proved effective against low-flying drones.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Throughout their history, they have been proven vulnerable to small arms fire in urban combat.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
In the virtual panel discussion last week, union leaders described the Lake City facility as the largest producer of small arms ammunition for the armed forces.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for small arm
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“Small arm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20arm. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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