ammunition
noun
am·mu·ni·tion
ˌam-yə-ˈni-shən 
1
a
: the projectiles with their fuses, propelling charges, or primers fired from guns
b
c
: explosive military items (such as grenades or bombs)
2
: material for use in attacking or defending a position
ammunition for the defense lawyers
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The troops were supplied with weapons and ammunition.
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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—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
But, progressive Democrats argue, his friendships with billionaires like Elon Musk, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai give Democrats ample ammunition to turn that against him.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Feb. 2025
The mission proved to be unsuccessful after the group ran out of ammunition and the Front Man posing as Young-il finally double crossed them to assume his true position.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Deputies obtained a warrant for the Charger and found a purple semi-automatic rifle with a high-capacity drum magazine loaded with 57 rounds of 5.56 mm ammunition, according to the report.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
But, progressive Democrats argue, his friendships with billionaires like Elon Musk, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai give Democrats ample ammunition to turn that against him.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Feb. 2025
The mission proved to be unsuccessful after the group ran out of ammunition and the Front Man posing as Young-il finally double crossed them to assume his true position.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Ammunition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ammunition. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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ammunition
noun
am·mu·ni·tion
ˌam-yə-ˈnish-ən
1
a
: objects (as bullets) fired from guns
b
: explosive objects (as bombs) used in war
2
: material that may be used in attacking or defending a position
results of the study provided more ammunition
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