well-armed
Britishadjective
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having many or good weapons
well-armed forces
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suitably prepared in advance
well armed for an argument
Example Sentences
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Strumming a guitar at an unlikely cookout deep in country, Duvall somehow manages to convey fearless confidence and a singular brand of well-armed bonhomie that has no equivalent in movies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2026
Even these master diplomats would have trouble formulating grand strategy and seizing moments of opportunity in a world of vanishing power blocs, shifting borders, well-armed militias, and loosened ties in common values and loyalties.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2025
Conventional wisdom among Middle East analysts had held in recent years that Hezbollah was a well-armed and well-organized operation, prepared to wage a debilitating long war against Israel.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2025
That war – between two well-armed enemies – would risk devastation to millions of people on both sides of the border, and also risk dragging in Hezbollah’s backer, Iran, and the US, Israel’s key ally.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2024
And if I wasn’t powerful or well-armed enough to defend myself, I wasn’t going to stay alive for very long.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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