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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The bureau previously said Song should be considered armed and dangerous.
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Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Officials say he should be considered armed and dangerous.
—ABC News, 10 July 2025
Song is considered armed and dangerous, according to the FBI.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
Police said he should be considered armed and dangerous, and that anyone who sees him should call 911 and not try to contact or approach him.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 3 June 2025
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Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Officials say he should be considered armed and dangerous.
—ABC News, 10 July 2025
Song is considered armed and dangerous, according to the FBI.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
Police said he should be considered armed and dangerous, and that anyone who sees him should call 911 and not try to contact or approach him.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 3 June 2025
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 23 Jul. 2025.
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