as in defense
means or method of defending
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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Recent Examples of ammunition
But the bullets — which Baldwin’s lawyers argued could have helped explain how live ammunition made it on to the set — was filed separately from other Rust evidence and never turned over to the defense.
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Eric Andersson, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
The judge ruled the issues raised by the defense did not justify a new trial or dismissal, and that the state did not suppress the ammunition evidence in Gutierrez's trial that was at the heart of Baldwin's dismissal.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
Olin — Stock in the ammunition manufacturer slipped 9% after reporting a wider-than-expected third-quarter loss of 21 cents per share as a hurricane disrupted its operations.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
Armed drones were used to hit military, intelligence, energy and infrastructure facilities and ammunition depots, The Associated Press reported.
—Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Eric Andersson, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
The judge ruled the issues raised by the defense did not justify a new trial or dismissal, and that the state did not suppress the ammunition evidence in Gutierrez's trial that was at the heart of Baldwin's dismissal.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
Olin — Stock in the ammunition manufacturer slipped 9% after reporting a wider-than-expected third-quarter loss of 21 cents per share as a hurricane disrupted its operations.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
Armed drones were used to hit military, intelligence, energy and infrastructure facilities and ammunition depots, The Associated Press reported.
—Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ammunition
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Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald’s scheme gave Purdy fits last year when Macdonald coordinated Baltimore’s defense (four interceptions), but produced 255 yards and three touchdowns with no turnovers and no sacks in the 49ers’ win at Seattle last month.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Applied Energetics continues to focus on developing its laser and optical systems for defense and commercial applications, highlighting its recent agreements and expansions in laboratory space.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Four years ago, the Sharks had Brent Burns, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Logan Couture, Kevin Labanc, Evander Kane, Erik Karlsson, Martin Jones, and Timo Meier on long-term contracts, most with at least some trade protection in a flat-cap world.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The company has identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting related to the protection of funds permitted for withdrawal from the Trust Account and compliance with the investment management trust agreement.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Whipps’ request for the U.S. to install a permanent Patriot missile shield has stalled, after Palau’s Senate passed a resolution rejecting it.Reuters, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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The ozone layer, a critical atmospheric shield, protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation.Tom Howarth FOLLOW, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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At their best, these leaders make up an idealistic safeguard against the rampant disinformation, foreign interference, and just base political nihilism that is clogging the conversations about whether the vote tallies this week can be trusted.Philip Elliott, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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With these standards, companies must implement safeguards against phishing, data exfiltration, and other methods hackers commonly use.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s buddy Putin is now helping both countries develop their weapons systems further.Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
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There is also the need to upgrade the complex U.S. missile and nuclear defense apparatus and ensure the defense industry can keep up with America’s need for weapons systems.Tara Copp, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Former closets and bedroom walls, in the alley next to the building.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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After a decade of government spending restored and repainted many of its colonial downtown facades and imposing fortified walls, Campeche is ready for its close-up.Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Ammunition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ammunition. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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