Example Sentences

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However, “from the earliest days of the republic to modern times, legislatures have disarmed individuals who could not be trusted with firearms,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2023

But TikTok’s charm offensive does not look to have disarmed Congress.

From Washington Times • Mar. 20, 2023

But some experts and activists fear public health authorities have disarmed too soon.

From Washington Post • May 9, 2022

The IRA is supposed to have disarmed and dissolved as part of Northern Ireland's peace process.

From US News • Sep. 18, 2015

So now having tried to put it down I have disarmed myself in the process.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison