Example Sentences

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The agreement requires the Lebanese state to take back control of its territory a little at a time as it disarms and dismantles the militant group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Whether soaring through the sky or sharing a playful moment with his human bestie Hiccup, Toothless, the dark-hued dragon with a friendly face and an injured tail, disarms you with his endearing nature.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2025

"Our approach is to use a particular type of phage that disarms the bacteria. We remove their ability to exchange drug-resistance genes or to move around by breaking off this appendage."

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2024

“They want to be inspired. This film disarms people, because it is entertaining. It is funny. It’s dramatic.”

From Washington Times • Aug. 3, 2023

She disarms me with this bit of truth.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi