expended
Example Sentences
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By mid-July, the U.S. had expended about 1,700 Patriot air defense interceptors and more than 200 Thaad antimissile interceptors in the war, officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
The U.S. military’s own weapons stockpiles, including crucial drone and missile interceptors, were expended in the first period of the war.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 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 results were largely underwhelming even as billions of dollars were expended.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
When I had used up the rocket flares, I expended the hand flares.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
