expended
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Cancian and Park, who have updated their April assessment, said in an interview Sunday that they now estimate that at least 1,500 Patriot interceptors have been expended since the war with Iran began.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
In truth, despite the considerable effort expended by law enforcement, the investigation went cold nearly as soon as it began.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
The Pentagon currently estimates the fiscal cost of the war so far at around $29 billion, mostly reflecting expended munitions.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
Still, perhaps all this energy expended on creating a fictional narrative of global solidarity has not been wasted.
From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2026
Think of the gasoline expended, the treads worn carting him to football games, basketball tournaments, and Little League.
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
