combat
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The juxtaposition of events — escalating geopolitical pressure abroad and the promotion of a high-profile combat sports spectacle at home — has drawn attention for its optics.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
A North Yorkshire charity working to combat furniture poverty has said it has seen a "big increase" in demand for its services.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
The request includes funding for 18 combat vessels and 16 noncombat ships such as firefighting boats, a hospital ship and specialized ships to carry fuel, equipment, vehicles and supplies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Earl’s combat partner was nicknamed Tiger and it was passed along.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Austria now began to mobilize its armed forces, calling up hundreds of thousands of reserve troops and moving men into combat positions.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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