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Since Lebanon’s civil war ended in 1990, the army has disarmed various nonstate actors, played intermediary between rival political factions and has cracked down on drug smuggling and Islamist groups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

On top of his play on the field, Turner’s personality has disarmed what could have been an awkward situation.

From New York Times • Oct. 12, 2021

The production of “Hamilton” now in Seattle isn’t perfect — but it has disarmed the cynicism of jaded reporters, theater directors and professional critics.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2018

Mancini's English is broken and he does not make great newspaper copy, but he has disarmed the press, even bringing an espresso into one news conference for the Sun correspondent.

From The Guardian • Apr. 15, 2010

Mr. Perceval thinks he has disarmed the Irish.

From Sydney Smith by Russell, George William Erskine