expended
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For example, the updated report estimates that the U.S. has expended 1,060-1,430 Patriot missiles in the Iran war, leaving as few as 870 in America’s arsenal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
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
Experts say much of that energy is expended on speed.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
We estimated that on a rich day, when we had little sense of energy expended, each of us had lifted four to ten tons of rock.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
