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expend

[ik-spend] / ɪkˈspɛnd /


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The deficits have been exacerbated by the war in the Middle East, which saw US allies expend huge quantities of air defence ammunition protecting sites in the Gulf.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Ktown for All was harmed by having to expend resources replenishing the seized items, it alleged.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

And — perhaps most importantly — how much energy do you actually have to expend?

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2026

Like anyone who runs cold, I expend a good deal of energy avoiding it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

Helen had never been lazy that Theresa could see, but she had always seemed to possess a certain amount of energy, e, which she could expend on any projects, x, y, z.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen




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