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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Officials warn Hamlett is considered armed and dangerous and is known to use various aliases, and anyone who sees him is asked to call 911 or Monroe County Dispatch. —

Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024 Couch is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached, police said. —

Emma Bowman, NPR, 7 Sep. 2024 The suspect is 19 to 20 years old and should be considered armed and dangerous, local FOX 7 Austin reports. —

Pilar Arias, Fox News, 17 June 2024 He is considered to be armed and dangerous, reported News 4 San Antonio. —

Alex Driggars, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for armed and dangerous

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