munitions
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Navy released an advisory Friday adding that the munitions situation is “not fully understood,” meaning that boats should “consider avoidance of that area” for now.
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
Instead he uses the war as a pretext for urging modern Britain to “accelerate munitions production” in preparation for a “European War” whose antagonists remain largely unspecified.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
The M-SAM, a midrange surface-to-air system that can intercept drones, missiles and planes, has been used by the U.A.E. to down Iranian munitions, a South Korean lawmaker said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Another munitions expert from McKenzie Intelligence also said the missile seen in the video had no wings or external engine.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
“Look at this mess! The maid took work at the munitions factory in High Wycombe—the thanks I get for hiring her!”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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