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Recent Examples of armed
CBS News, 12 June 2026
National security concerns are also at play as officials warn that space launch sites could become targets in an armed conflict.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Riley Rourke, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The footage shows armed assailants breaking through the front door before entering the house and threatening Guzman.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
National security concerns are also at play as officials warn that space launch sites could become targets in an armed conflict.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Verb
The person opened the door armed with a sword and stabbed a Boston Police officer in the arm and knocked the clinician to the ground, according to police.
—Riley Rourke, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armed
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One recent video shows marines from the Sever and Tsentr groups training for assaults against Ukrainian fortified positions, with drones integrated into the assault force to provide reconnaissance and fire support.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Over the past decade, Beijing transformed several reefs and outcroppings in the Spratly Islands into fortified artificial islands equipped with airfields, deep-water ports, radar systems and missile sites.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin also said last week that his agency is prepared to facilitate trade and travel at the Gordie Howe International Bridge.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The Ramona West End Fire Safe Council is presenting a Wildland Urban Interface Workshop to help residents get prepared for a wildfire.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The rule went into effect in 2023, requiring owners of these braces to destroy them or register their braced guns with the ATF.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
20 May 2026
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Then return the arm and leg to the start position while maintaining your braced core, then repeat on the opposite side.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
1 Apr. 2026
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The water conservation district arguably lacks the tools needed to live up to the conservation part of its name assigned by state legislators.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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In recent years, the unit has also lost cops and Delva said officers assigned believe that neither kidnappings nor the unit itself are priorities for the government.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Those topics are ripe for debate for their own reasons, but none involves the legal complexity of employment and potential unionization of athletes at public and private universities.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
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Green peppers are the least ripe, while red peppers are fully ripened.—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
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Open daily for dinner (two hours allotted per party), with lunch service added on Sundays.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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More resources should be allotted for staff to respond to requests for corrections.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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So far this year, the government has allocated some $350 million in fuel subsidies, representing a burden on the Caribbean nation’s economy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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The remaining 50%, or $18 million, is allocated to priority projects, including crime reduction, homelessness services, traffic maintenance and arts and culture.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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“Armed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armed. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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