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Discover LudwigThe phrase "arm himself" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where someone is preparing themselves for a confrontation or to defend themselves, often in a metaphorical sense.
Example: "In the face of adversity, he decided to arm himself with knowledge and skills to tackle the challenges ahead."
Alternatives: "prepare himself" or "equip himself".
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He could arm himself and flee, but he fears that the risks could be deadly.
He did not arm himself, but lived in hiding like a fighter, moving from one friend's basement to another.
Then another character appears; it's O'Shaughnessy, who had broken off the chase to go and arm himself.
Mussina, however, does not arm himself with game plans mapped out in hours of study before each game.
With his options dwindling to Division I-AA programs, Finn figured he had better arm himself with a good education.
He instead chose to arm himself rather than simply locking his doors and waiting for the police.
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He's arming himself.
He has armed himself to the teeth.
That he had armed himself with a hammer beforehand.
He armed himself with a revolver, and in February, 1919, he killed himself.
But his motives are more sinister, and he has armed himself with a revolver.
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