ordnance

Example Sentences

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Air Force was dumping thousands of tons of ordnance, World War II-style, with little or no strategic result.

From The Wall Street Journal

"If we speak about unexploded ordnance in general - missiles, artillery shells, aerial bombs - the total number will be many times higher" than several thousand, Fox says.

From BBC

Since the closure of Martin Street car park a more detailed unexploded ordnance survey has taken place - which was not possible before due to the car park surface - it added.

From BBC

"The problem is not just the volume of rubble, it's also the fact that its content is quite a matter of concern, with unexploded ordnance in the rubble, dangerous waste, and unfortunately also human remains."

From Barron's

Officers said a member of the public attended Wallasey Police Station at 14:40 GMT with what was thought could be unexploded ordnance.

From BBC