Example Sentences

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He travelled later in 2017 and went to the school where the orchestra was based which was "walled off and had armed guards".

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2023

As of 2018, the last year for which statistics were available, federal survey data estimated that 2.6 percent of public schools had armed faculty.

From New York Times • Jul. 31, 2022

Both companies declined to say how many had armed security.

From The New Yorker • Jun. 29, 2020

Solis’ father, Roberto Solis, told the Houston Chronicle his son showed signs of mental illness as a teenager and had armed himself recently after someone broke into his home.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2019

"Distressing," said Tyrion Lannister, who had armed them.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin