combat fatigues

Example Sentences

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Has he merely—as some seem to believe—swapped combat fatigues for a tie, or has he undergone a genuine political and moral conversion?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

On a recent morning, National Guards troops — some dressed in full combat fatigues, others in T-shirts and shorts — could be seen exercising, milling about and playing a game of touch football.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025

Nangaa, a former head of DR Congo's electoral commission, alternates between combat fatigues and smart suits.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2025

Zelenskiy went on to rally his country in nightly addresses, his combat fatigues, sparse stubble and casual but firm speaking style becoming symbols of Ukraine's resistance.

From Reuters • Aug. 22, 2022

Typical JP: His face was blacked, which was a good cover for the massive purple bruise around his eye, and he was dressed in combat fatigues with a camouflaged bucket hat that shaded his eyes.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith