Before the mission started, the sergeant shouted 'lock and load' and everyone checked their rifles.

Lock and load, team — hostile vehicles are approaching; take your firing positions.

The city prepared emergency shelters after several nights of load shedding disrupted heating in low-income neighborhoods.

Before renovating, we consulted an engineer to confirm which walls are load bearing.

Before starting the compression cycle, the operator inspected the loading space to ensure no foreign material remained.

When you come upstairs, get a load of the new mural I painted in the hallway.

When designing the beam, the engineer calculated the tributary load each joist would transfer to ensure the foundation could support the structure.

The search-and-rescue team arrived loaded for bear, carrying extra ropes, medical kits, and heavy-duty climbing gear.

Scientists warn that exceeding the critical load of nitrogen deposition could cause irreversible damage to the wetland.

Scientists calculated the critical loads for different forest types to assess nitrogen deposition impacts.