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a distribution depot for auto parts
the guns and ammunition were stored in a depot in Concord
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Kyiv has doggedly targeted ammunition depots storing North Korean munitions in recent months.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The joint venture partners may also be awarded an additional 10.8 billion ringgit contract involving works on the Xizhi Donghu MRT’s depot and rail extension projects for the Keelung and Minsheng MRT lines.
—Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Nearly a year before Israel said its troops crossed into Lebanon yesterday, small teams of Israeli commandos began operations targeting Hezbollah tunnels, weapons depots and other sites, the official said.
—NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
The satellites also captured images of more than 150 oil and fuel depots, nearly the same number of missile storage sites and ammunition dumps, and 17 naval bases, the GUR added.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The joint venture partners may also be awarded an additional 10.8 billion ringgit contract involving works on the Xizhi Donghu MRT’s depot and rail extension projects for the Keelung and Minsheng MRT lines.
—Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Nearly a year before Israel said its troops crossed into Lebanon yesterday, small teams of Israeli commandos began operations targeting Hezbollah tunnels, weapons depots and other sites, the official said.
—NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
The satellites also captured images of more than 150 oil and fuel depots, nearly the same number of missile storage sites and ammunition dumps, and 17 naval bases, the GUR added.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Depot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/depot. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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1
: a place of deposit for goods : storehouse
2
: a place where military supplies are kept or where troops are assembled and trained
3
: a building for railroad or bus passengers or freight : station
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