Plural noun referring to things or people that can be used up, spent, or sacrificed without serious loss.
From 'expendable' (adjective: able to be spent) + '-s' (plural). Can function as plural noun. From Latin 'expendere.'
The movie 'The Expendables' plays darkly with the term—aging action heroes treated as disposable by society. It's a brilliant title that transforms a financial term into a commentary on aging and relevance.
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