ammunition
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After the Second World War ended, the Allies disposed of tons of ammunition by dumping it into the ocean so it could not fall into the wrong hands.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
But she publicly enjoyed a healthy dating life with a number of rich and famous bachelors, giving critics more ammunition to use against her.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Arguably, its supply chain network and the cash should give the company plenty of ammunition to pursue growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Army reservists in Switzerland are allowed to keep their weapons, but not ammunition, at home.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
Horses were important because they also pulled the big guns, the ammunition wagons, and the wheeled field kitchens that cooked on the march.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
Numerous inmates at the prison, which is located near the ammunitions store, are reported to have been injured.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026
The weapons and ammunitions segment posted a 38% jump in third-quarter sales to 691 million euros.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025
They also captured the Yarmouk ammunitions factory in June, seized areas east of the strategic Halfaya Bridge and recently took over the south Khartoum and Omdurman Central Reserve Police bases, according to residents and analysts.
From New York Times ● Jul. 11, 2023
"There are hard-hitting business interests behind the entire ammunitions issue," the industry source said.
From Reuters ● Jun. 13, 2023
He fought as bravely and gallantly in the Philippines as he did in Cuba, capturing many rebel strongholds and considerable quantities of arms and ammunitions.
From Young Peoples' History of the War with Spain by Prescott Holmes
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