combat zone

Example Sentences

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The IDF said the vehicle it struck on Saturday was travelling in an "active and evacuated combat zone" where it believes Hezbollah has operated from.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

In a 6-3 decision, the court ruled that neither federal law nor the Constitution shields military contractors if their mistakes or negligence result in solders being injured in a combat zone.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

During that time, shippers are unlikely to risk sending commercial vessels through the combat zone, analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

According to one soldier in the area who wished to remain anonymous, rotating troops has become even more dangerous than having them stay in the combat zone.

From Barron's • Oct. 12, 2025

A few weeks away from the combat zone would do me good.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers