munitions
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Only about 10% of Desert Storm munitions were precision-guided.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
These are munitions "you save for the worst threats" he said, and the supply "is never going to be huge".
From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026
The decision to use less-capable munitions reflects the pressure militaries across the region are under as they burn through expensive, difficult-to-manufacture weapons to fend off attacks from Iran’s mass-produced missiles and drones.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
Germany is further reducing its reliance on the US by ramping up munitions production of its own.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
"Long fingers," she says, noticing my stare, "better for making munitions than playing Mozart, I guess. Oh, but it is good to see you, Gerta. You look well."
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
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