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arming

/ ˈɑːmɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act of taking arms or providing with arms

  2. nautical a greasy substance, such as tallow, packed into the recess at the bottom of a sounding lead to pick up samples of sand, gravel, etc, from the bottom

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The U.S. has never formally called out the U.A.E. publicly for its role in arming the RSF, but it has broadly condemned foreign actors for arming both sides in the conflict without naming specific countries.

Claros said he supports more drastic measures, including arming park rangers.

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During the march, which came a day after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect in Gaza, slogans such as "stop arming Israel" and "free Palestine" could be seen.

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During the march, slogans such as "stop arming Israel" and "free Palestine" could be seen.

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Earlier in the day, Chancellor Rachel Reeves' speech had been interrupted by a pro-Palestinian heckler who held up a Palestinian flag and said: "Why is Britain still arming Israel?"

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