Load
Load verb - To place a weight or burden on.
Use up
Use up verb - To make complete use of.
Both terms in one sentence
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The dual shotguns of the latter two installments of the Marathon trilogy, which would use up even a maxed-out load of ammo in a matter of seconds (and one ammo pickup contains only 2 shells, same amount you use up for one shot from single shotgun).
Source: Too Awesome to Use
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