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Discover LudwigThe phrase "ammunition against" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used metaphorically to describe information or arguments that can be used to counter or attack someone else's position or argument.
Example: "The lawyer gathered all the evidence as ammunition against the defendant's claims."
Alternatives: "leverage against" or "tools to counter".
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His rivals weren't scouring his speeches for ammunition against him.
You are looking for ammunition against Campbell, Griffiths states.
Some investors believe that Yahoo's intellectual property could give the company ammunition against Facebook.
During the midterms, however, Republicans are using his name as ammunition against their opponents.
Some may quietly exploit the UAE's pullout as ammunition against Dubai's claims in this regard.
He also gained more ammunition against critics who say the network has a conservative slant.
The problem is, Aristide has a unique talent for giving his enemies ammunition against him.
It is therefore completely unacceptable for them to use live ammunition against protesters".
The statement said that the old trade restrictions helped Mr. Putin by giving him ammunition against the United States.
The trading disaster has given critics fresh ammunition against Wall Street hubris and too-big-to-fail banks.
Before Monday, at least 73 people had been killed as officers fired live ammunition against stone-throwing protesters.
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