ordnance
Example Sentences
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Chunks of unexploded ordnance protruded from the streets.
From New York Times
“Look at me. I am not forgiving the fact you’re not delivering the ordnance we need. OK?”
From New York Times
Though Ukraine recaptured the area in November, Russian forces shell his farm regularly from across the Dnipro River, blowing new holes in his fields and scattering unexploded ordnance, he said.
From Reuters
Landmines and unexploded ordnance have been a persistent issue in Myanmar for more than four decades.
From Seattle Times
The explosive ordnance disposal unit remains at the scene and a police cordon has been put in place, according to West Yorkshire Police.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.