arms deal

noun

: an agreement to buy or sell weapons
an arms deal between two countries

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Soon, Jonathan is on the trail of a conspiracy in Colombia, where the British government appears to be involved in an arms deal with Teddy. Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026 This week’s talks with Russia will likely cover a potential arms deal for its most advanced fighter, the Su-57, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters Tuesday. Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025 The pair signed a historic $142 billion arms deal and the kingdom pledged more than $1 trillion in U.S. investment. MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025 When a nightclub arms deal goes wrong and his sister is shot, Cole must choose a path: Walk away and let the violence spread….or fight back. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for arms deal

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