ammunition
noun
am·mu·ni·tion
ˌam-yə-ˈni-shən 
1
a
: the projectiles with their fuses, propelling charges, or primers fired from guns
b
c
: explosive military items (such as grenades or bombs)
2
: material for use in attacking or defending a position
ammunition for the defense lawyers
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The troops were supplied with weapons and ammunition.
be certain that all of your accusations are true, lest you just give them ammunition to claim that all of them are false
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Along with the tanks, the Germans shipped armored trucks, artillery, air-defense equipment and substantial quantities of ammunition—adding to the nearly 7 billion Euros in aid Germany has sent to Ukraine since Russia widened its war on the country 34 months ago.
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David Axe, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Under attack, Hyun-ju, played by Park Sung-hoon, a transgender character who was previously a first class sergeant in the ROK Special Forces, helps fend off the guards and eventually returns to the living quarters to find more ammunition.
—Peter White, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2024
Despite their best efforts and ammunition low, In-ho took two other men to meet up with Gi-hun and Jung-bae with more rounds.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
According to Pentagon documents, Washington has also sent more than 40 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, also known as HIMARS, plus ammunition for the systems.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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David Axe, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Under attack, Hyun-ju, played by Park Sung-hoon, a transgender character who was previously a first class sergeant in the ROK Special Forces, helps fend off the guards and eventually returns to the living quarters to find more ammunition.
—Peter White, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2024
Despite their best efforts and ammunition low, In-ho took two other men to meet up with Gi-hun and Jung-bae with more rounds.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
According to Pentagon documents, Washington has also sent more than 40 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, also known as HIMARS, plus ammunition for the systems.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Ammunition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ammunition. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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ammunition
noun
am·mu·ni·tion
ˌam-yə-ˈnish-ən
1
a
: objects (as bullets) fired from guns
b
: explosive objects (as bombs) used in war
2
: material that may be used in attacking or defending a position
results of the study provided more ammunition
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