expended
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The Pentagon currently estimates the fiscal cost of the war so far at around $29 billion, mostly reflecting expended munitions.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
Of seven key U.S. munitions used in the Iran conflict, four may have expended more than half of their prewar inventories, according to the report.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
No firearms or expended bullet casings were found.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Researchers estimated that in the first 16 days of conflict, allied forces expended 11,294 munitions costing roughly $26 billion.
From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026
Time and worry would be expended before she was found.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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