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These multi-rotor drones have been successful in seeking out Russian troop formations and dropping mines, mortars, and other munitions on them.—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 Due to these various chemicals and munitions, Lebanon’s soil and water have been contaminated with heavy metals, military scrap, and unexploded bombs.—Josiane Yazbeck, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026 These countries are tied to US manufacturers, American software and even munitions to keep these jets airborne.—Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026 The initial ruling blocked federal agents in Minnesota from arresting peaceful protesters or using pepper spray and other nonlethal munitions against them.—Alexx Altman-Devilbiss, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for munition
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Etymology
Middle French, from Latin munition-, munitio, from munire to fortify, from moenia walls; akin to Latin murus wall and perhaps to Sanskrit minoti he builds, fastens