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Recent Examples of armed
Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
He was charged on Sept. 20 with one count of first-degree kidnapping, one count of second-degree assault, two counts of armed criminal action, one count of unlawful use of a weapon, first-degree robbery and first-degree burglary, authorities said.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
In 2022, an armed militia watched ballot drop boxes in Arizona as part of a long-term voter intimidation plan.
—Worth Sparkman, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Israel has repeatedly battered strongholds of Lebanese armed group Hezbollah in the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut.
—Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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After all, this son of ornery Nevada ranching patriarch and fellow armed stand-off artist Cliven Bundy applied, while on trial in Oregon, for the right of he and his posse to present from their cells in culturally and personally appropriate clothing.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
He was charged on Sept. 20 with one count of first-degree kidnapping, one count of second-degree assault, two counts of armed criminal action, one count of unlawful use of a weapon, first-degree robbery and first-degree burglary, authorities said.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
In 2022, an armed militia watched ballot drop boxes in Arizona as part of a long-term voter intimidation plan.
—Worth Sparkman, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Israel has repeatedly battered strongholds of Lebanese armed group Hezbollah in the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut.
—Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armed
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After a decade of government spending restored and repainted many of its colonial downtown facades and imposing fortified walls, Campeche is ready for its close-up.Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Today, Ramey is a disaster consultant who, among other services, helps clients build fortified homesteads in rural areas.Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Located in the Bywater neighborhood, the space’s upbeat vibe echoes the menu; think fresh seafood prepared in innovative ways; bass ceviche, vibrant green adobo shrimp, octopus with a walnut salsa negra, and fish tostadas alongside carne asada, arroz negro, costras, and sopes.Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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As more people travel, destinations and hospitality businesses must be prepared to manage the inevitable increase in solid waste generation, which would otherwise end up in landfills.Shrikant Dash, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Sharks assigned forward prospect Kasper Halttunen to the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League on Friday.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the National Gendarmerie deployed dozens of patrol teams assigned to metro lines.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The six least populous states and the District of Columbia have only three electoral votes, the minimum number allotted to a state.Maya Marchel Hoff, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
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That means one mile of desolate country road is allotted the same maintenance money as an eight-lane interchange.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Oct. 2024
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On occasion, a watermelon gets harvested slightly too early so a dash of cane sugar is added to mimic a perfectly ripe one.Andrew Watman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The proposal, unprecedented in scope, focuses on areas ripe for reform, according to Musk and biotech entrepreneur Ramaswamy.Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
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The education office said the board has racked up $243,000 in legal costs for the 2023-2024 year — nearly $70,000 more than what it is allocated.Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The funding was allocated to nonprofits by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Armed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armed. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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