expend
Example Sentences
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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
The police don’t expend much energy on the case, but the victim’s family, having journeyed from the Philippines, thanks Jing-nan for reporting his death.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
And — perhaps most importantly — how much energy do you actually have to expend?
From Salon • Jan. 29, 2026
"I would like to take a moment and expend our deepest condolences to people who lost loved ones in this tragedy," she said.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 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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