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ammunition

[am-yuh-nish-uhn] / ˌæm jəˈnɪʃ ən /


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A 38-year-old Los Angeles County resident was observing security operations and carrying ammunition, authorities said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Sheriff’s deputies discovered the man had brought a gun and ammunition to the golf course.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Jeanine John Taele, 38, was found with a pistol and illegal ammunition at the Trump National Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes, investigators say.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

Around 400 shells and pieces of ammunition have been recovered in the area where over 180 homes were ravaged by flames, according to local authorities.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

Paul helped Nate load up a large knapsack with extra ammunition cartridges.

From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis

Numerous inmates at the prison, which is located near the ammunitions store, are reported to have been injured.

From BBC Apr. 1, 2026

The weapons and ammunitions segment posted a 38% jump in third-quarter sales to 691 million euros.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 6, 2025

They also captured the Yarmouk ammunitions factory in June, seized areas east of the strategic Halfaya Bridge and recently took over the south Khartoum and Omdurman Central Reserve Police bases, according to residents and analysts.

From New York Times Jul. 11, 2023

"There are hard-hitting business interests behind the entire ammunitions issue," the industry source said.

From Reuters Jun. 13, 2023

Suitable places must also be assigned for cooking, for baggage, and for provisions, military stores, and ammunitions.

From Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. by Henry Wager Halleck




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