5 The dead mining excitements of Nevada were far more intense and destructive than those of California. In the search for wealth, the seekers too often became insane, striking about blindly in the dark like raving madmen. This craving for wealth gave rise to one of the most violent excitements that ever occurred in the history of mining. All kinds of people -- shoemakers, tailors, farmers, etc., as well as miners -- left their own right work and fell in a perfect storm of energy upon the White Pine Hills. They covered the ground like grasshoppers, determined by the very violence of their efforts to turn every stone to silver. But with few exceptions, these mining storms passed away about as suddenly as they had risen. Only ruins are left to show the tremendous energy expended.

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5 The dead mining excitements of Nevada were far more intense and destructive than those of California. In the search for wealth, the seekers too often became insane, striking about blindly in the dark like raving madmen. This craving for wealth gave rise to one of the most violent excitements that ever occurred in the history of mining. All kinds of people -- shoemakers, tailors, farmers, etc., as well as miners -- left their own right work and fell in a perfect storm of energy upon the White Pine Hills. They covered the ground like grasshoppers, determined by the very violence of their efforts to turn every stone to silver. But with few exceptions, these mining storms passed away about as suddenly as they had risen. Only ruins are left to show the tremendous energy expended.

Use the word expended in your own original sentence.

Answer 1

After months of tireless work on the project, the team finally felt a sense of accomplishment for all the energy they had expended in bringing their vision to life.