as in gun
a portable weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
soldiers grabbing their arms and helmets and heading into battle
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as in department
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
a company that needs to beef up its marketing arm if it wants to compete in today's business world
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as in bay
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
this arm of the Atlantic is surprisingly peaceful, as the stronger ocean currents do not reach this far
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as in peninsula
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
Maine has so many long, narrow arms that jut out into the ocean that early coastal settlers found it much easier to travel by sea
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as in power
the right or means to command or control others
few criminals manage to permanently escape the long arm of the law
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as in to portion
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Recent Examples of arm
Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Defense acquisition is one of the arms of government that tech startups are eying most eagerly.
—Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
Amelia Tait, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
He was armed with a pistol, which appeared to have a silencer, NPR's Maria Aspan says.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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Another bystander who came to Penny's aid offered to hold Neely's arms down so Penny could let go of Neely's neck, but instead Penny kept tight hold even after Neely's body went limp, Yoran told jurors.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Defense acquisition is one of the arms of government that tech startups are eying most eagerly.
—Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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The video was in fact the work of Benji—a 28-year-old armed with an empty bottle, a styling product, and a printer.
—Amelia Tait, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
He was armed with a pistol, which appeared to have a silencer, NPR's Maria Aspan says.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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When rice has cooled, portion it into sealable plastic freezer bags in a flat layer, making sure to remove all the air.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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Our Test Kitchen recommends portioning the stew into individual servings before freezing.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024
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Iraq has reportedly fortified its border with Syria in recent days and has been in talks with HTS.Brad Dress, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
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This latest military activity underscores the ongoing struggle for influence in the Taiwan Strait, as China seeks to assert dominance while Taiwan fortifies its diplomatic and defense strategies.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Weary soldiers and citizens express fatalistic optimism while preparing for the loss of U.S. military support.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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As millions prepare to fly for the holidays, the Federal Aviation Administration is warning travelers about a hidden danger in their luggage: lithium-ion batteries.Ash-har Quraishi, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Something to add to the helpful list of Dune terminology that was handed out to moviegoers before the 1984 version.Scott Tobias, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
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Hacks, 9-1-1, Bookie and Unstoppable were among the winners as Film Liaisons in California Statewide handed out its 29th annual California on Location Awards tonight at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
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More than that, agents can be allotted specific roles and permissions tied to job duties, for example by restricting access to certain systems or data to IT or HR staff.Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Ball's office was allotted $1.5 million over the course of two years to conduct the audit, which will focus on far more than the district's finances.Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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Christmas and New Year are celebrated with great enthusiasm here, with significant budgets allocated to transform December into a joyous festival.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In fiscal year 2023, the school's expenditures totaled $2.46 million, with $248,000 allocated for facility operations and maintenance.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
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With so many characters to focus on, the story easily doles out tantalizing hints to keep viewers watching.Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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After expenses, including $98.5 million in prize money doled out, the women’s golf league finished 2023 a little over $5.6 million in the black, after ending 2022 with a $7.68 million surplus.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Arm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arm. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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