expended
Example Sentences
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The U.S. military’s own weapons stockpiles, including crucial drone and missile interceptors, were expended in the first period of the war.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
In truth, despite the considerable effort expended by law enforcement, the investigation went cold nearly as soon as it began.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
The results were largely underwhelming even as billions of dollars were expended.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
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
And indeed with that last stroke the malice of the mountain seemed to be expended, as if Caradhras was satisfied that the invaders had been beaten off and would not dare to return.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
