as in defense
means or method of defending
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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Recent Examples of ammunition
The travel advisory also notes that visitors should not bring any kind of firearms or ammunition into the country, as the penalty for even accidentally bringing either into the country are severe and can include prison sentences.
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Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2025
Wards, operating theaters and x-ray rooms were covered in broken glass and concrete, littered with bullet casings and broken syringes — as well as cardboard packages of ammunition manufactured in Serbia.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 27 May 2025
New Mexico prosecutors faulted the Arizona woman for reckless handling of firearms and ammunition in violation of gun safety rules.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
During his arrest a month later, a pistol, ammunition and other evidence were seized, according to authorities.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
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Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2025
Wards, operating theaters and x-ray rooms were covered in broken glass and concrete, littered with bullet casings and broken syringes — as well as cardboard packages of ammunition manufactured in Serbia.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 27 May 2025
New Mexico prosecutors faulted the Arizona woman for reckless handling of firearms and ammunition in violation of gun safety rules.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
During his arrest a month later, a pistol, ammunition and other evidence were seized, according to authorities.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ammunition
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Indiana was also overhauling its defense, learning how to execute simpler yet more aggressive schemes with personnel better suited to defend than the team the Pacers put on the floor in 2023-24 — a team that, yes, made the Eastern Conference finals despite its defensive struggles.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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In the face of nature’s power, preparation remains our most effective and enduring defense.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Evolving Threats The rise of generative AI complicates these protections further.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2025
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Bielema was coaching the punt shield phase of the Badgers special teams unit and was ready to make a bold call.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Critics have raised concerns that the effort to create such a shield would raise suspicions and exacerbate a global arms race as well as accelerate the weaponization of space.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
27 May 2025
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These are signs that AI is becoming an emotional and social tool for vulnerable children without corresponding safeguards or oversight.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Although 27 states have adopted legislation that bans discrimination based on natural textures and protective styles like braids, locs, and twists, there’s still no federal safeguard.—
Sophie Meharenna,
Allure,
6 June 2025
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This system becomes your secret weapon for filling your calendar with real buyers.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Phay, who is from Nevada, was taken into custody on charges of burglary, assault with a deadly weapon, battery with serious bodily injury and kidnapping, officials said.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Hartford Prints! has taken over a vacant storefront next door, has broken down a wall and joined the two spaces.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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The highlight of the exhibit is a room where fossil specimens that were unearthed locally can be viewed up close on walls of shelves.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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“Ammunition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ammunition. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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