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
Every fuel truck destroyed, ammunition convoy disrupted or logistics hub struck forces Russian commanders to expend additional time, resources and manpower simply maintaining battlefield operations.
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Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
According to authorities, Ortiz-Garcia’s criminal history includes state convictions for drug distribution and weapon possession offenses, which disqualify him from having a firearm or ammunition.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
The judge also dismissed a criminal charge related to possession of a large capacity ammunition magazine, according to Reuters and ABC News.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
According to police records obtained by ABC News, the guns, ammunition and other tactical gear that was taken from Tycen Proper's room by his family was located at the home of his grandfather and turned over voluntarily to the to the Knox County Sheriff's Office for safekeeping.
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Jack Date,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
According to authorities, Ortiz-Garcia’s criminal history includes state convictions for drug distribution and weapon possession offenses, which disqualify him from having a firearm or ammunition.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
The judge also dismissed a criminal charge related to possession of a large capacity ammunition magazine, according to Reuters and ABC News.
—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
According to police records obtained by ABC News, the guns, ammunition and other tactical gear that was taken from Tycen Proper's room by his family was located at the home of his grandfather and turned over voluntarily to the to the Knox County Sheriff's Office for safekeeping.
—
Jack Date,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ammunition
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King’s attorney, Bill Mason, began his presentation by referencing Bosworth’s mentioning a defendant can’t be judged for not testifying in their own defense.
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While Thomas has had offensive struggles, his defense has never been a question.
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The state expansion also means protection for the rare riparian forest.
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
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Beijing broadly denies providing weapons to countries in conflict.
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It can also be converted to form the core of a nuclear weapon.
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Officials cited the heat shield concerns as part of the need to add additional testing in space to the Artemis timeline.
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Pro-Kremlin newspapers reported it, with some praising the performance of air defenses while noting that the strike highlighted the need to further strengthen the defensive shield around the capital.
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Reducing capital would heighten risks for depositors and taxpayers in future financial crises, as robust capital buffers are essential safeguards.
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The group issued a point-by-point analysis of the memorandum, criticizing it for potentially freeing up tens of billions of dollars for Iran without putting sufficient safeguards to ensure the country won’t use the money to fund operations against the United States.
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IsoHemp’s blocks, made out of hemp and lime binders, can be integrated into load-bearing structures, and are suitable for both interior and exterior walls.
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In the second inning, the Giants’ Matt Chapman hit a liner off the left-field wall to bring home Willy Adames and give San Francisco a 2-0 lead.
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“Ammunition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ammunition. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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