well-armed
Britishadjective
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having many or good weapons
well-armed forces
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suitably prepared in advance
well armed for an argument
Example Sentences
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Even these master diplomats would have trouble formulating grand strategy and seizing moments of opportunity in a world of vanishing power blocs, shifting borders, well-armed militias, and loosened ties in common values and loyalties.
From Slate
Conventional wisdom among Middle East analysts had held in recent years that Hezbollah was a well-armed and well-organized operation, prepared to wage a debilitating long war against Israel.
From Salon
The SDF, which has tens of thousands of well-armed and well-trained fighters, was not aligned with either Assad's regime or the opposition during the country's 13-year civil war.
From BBC
There is little sign of well-armed M23 fighters.
From BBC
Despite the relentlessness of their well-armed adversary, they show no signs of losing their resolve.
From Los Angeles Times
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