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expend

[ik-spend] / ɪkˈspɛnd /


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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

And — perhaps most importantly — how much energy do you actually have to expend?

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2026

So drivers will have to make choices about when to expend energy at various points on a lap for optimum racing.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

That would be a July 4 fireworks display compared with what U.S. forces would expend in a Pacific confrontation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

I could set the temperature of the Hab higher than normal, meaning my body would expend less energy keeping its temperature.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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