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Recent Examples of armament
During the last year alone, the United States has provided $18 billion in military aid to Israel and delivered more than 50,000 tons of armaments and military equipment.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
On November 19, a Russian armament depot in the country’s Bryansk region was hit with what the Russian defense ministry claimed was an ATACMS, and two days later a command post reportedly hosting North Korean generals was hit by Storm Shadow missiles in Russia’s Kursk region.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 6 Dec. 2024
Flights are also banned over Picatinny Arsenal, a major U.S. Army hub in Dover, New Jersey, geared toward research and development via its armaments center.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024
The total number of nuclear weapons continues to gradually decline from the current number of around 12,000 worldwide, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), a leading organization tracking armaments around the world.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
On November 19, a Russian armament depot in the country’s Bryansk region was hit with what the Russian defense ministry claimed was an ATACMS, and two days later a command post reportedly hosting North Korean generals was hit by Storm Shadow missiles in Russia’s Kursk region.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 6 Dec. 2024
Flights are also banned over Picatinny Arsenal, a major U.S. Army hub in Dover, New Jersey, geared toward research and development via its armaments center.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024
The total number of nuclear weapons continues to gradually decline from the current number of around 12,000 worldwide, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), a leading organization tracking armaments around the world.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armament
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Among the adjustments made in this patch are buffs for the effects of spray weapons, the ability for Helldivers to sprint while carrying objects two-handedly as well as to use grenades while leaning out of the FRV, and an increase to side arm ammunition.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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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
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Japan’s strict policies about personal weaponry stem from being demilitarized by Allied forces immediately after World War II.—
Kevin Chroust,
Outside Online,
5 Feb. 2025
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By contrast, Netanyahu and Biden have a long and complicated relationship that's hit low points, such as when the former U.S. president threatened to withhold weaponry from Israel if Israel invaded Rafah, a southern Gaza city.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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Doosan Robotics, South Korea’s largest manufacturer of robot arms by sales, raised $312 million in what was the country’s largest IPO that year.—
John Kang,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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As for relievers, high-leverage arms like Jeff Hoffman, Carlos Estévez and Tanner Scott are all guys who could take the place of former closer Jordan Romano.—
Kaitlyn McGrath,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Armament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armament. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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