in arms
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“This world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children.”
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
The rapper’s overhaul of the dwelling saw it reduced to little more than a concrete shell, decimating almost all of Ando’s original design — and leaving design lovers up in arms over its destruction.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026
The teams were up in arms and complained.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
The purges soon widened, ensnaring generals who had worked in arms procurement—including China’s defense minister at the time, Li Shangfu.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
The soldier Moulios, Doulikhion herald, comrade in arms of Lord Amphmomos, mixed the wine and served them all.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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