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combat

[kuhm-bat, kom-bat, kuhm-, kom-bat, kuhm-] / kəmˈbæt, ˈkɒm bæt, ˈkʌm-, ˈkɒm bæt, ˈkʌm- /




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Colombia is thus becoming one of the few Latin American countries -- alongside Venezuela -- using drones to combat crime.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Even when they were locked in combat, they brought out each other’s sharpest wit.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

A large garage in the center has a stockpile of various types of drones, including small combat drones that were downed on the battlefields in Ukraine and brought to the facility by visiting Ukrainians.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

She is is one of a growing number of people who have taken on an extra paid role to combat the cost of living crisis and build financial security and flexibility.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The 587th Bomber Aviation Regiment had been flying in combat for only about six months when they suffered their heavy casualties and reinforcements in the summer of 1943.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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