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
She’s expended so much of it on others that she has none left for herself.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 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
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
