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Biden touted his munition shipments, sanctions, and economic support that have kept Ukraine competitive against the far greater invading force.—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Jan. 2025 This isn't just about munitions, ammunition, or writing more checks.—ABC News, 12 Jan. 2025 More than 20 aircraft took part in the operation, which required in-flight refueling, and dropped about 50 munitions, said an military official, who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity in accordance with military protocol.—Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025 And twice Israel responded, destroying air defenses, munitions stockpiles, and critical elements of Iran’s defense-industrial base, all while demonstrating an ability to operate militarily over Iran with near-complete freedom.—Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for munition
Word History
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
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