armed and dangerous
idiom
: carrying a weapon and likely to try to kill someone
The police say that the escaped convict is armed and dangerous.
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Boisvert also said Morales is considered armed and dangerous.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 21 Nov. 2024
The individuals should be considered armed and dangerous, the FBI warned.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
Investigators have been working with other authorities to determine the whereabouts of McCool, who should be considered armed and dangerous, the release states.
—River Valley Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Now 24 years old, he might be accompanied by his father, Avelino Martinez, who should be considered armed and dangerous.
—Robbie Farias, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Sep. 2024
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 21 Nov. 2024
The individuals should be considered armed and dangerous, the FBI warned.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
Investigators have been working with other authorities to determine the whereabouts of McCool, who should be considered armed and dangerous, the release states.
—River Valley Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Now 24 years old, he might be accompanied by his father, Avelino Martinez, who should be considered armed and dangerous.
—Robbie Farias, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for armed and dangerous
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“Armed and dangerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armed%20and%20dangerous. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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