combat
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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
Earl’s combat partner was nicknamed Tiger and it was passed along.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
The legislation does not foresee an increase in the size of France's armed forces, which remains at 210,000 active-duty personnel, 225 combat aircraft and 15 first-rate frigates.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Taking and holding territory still requires close combat, and to advance rapidly you need mobile, protected firepower.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Her red hair was piled haphazardly on top of her head, and she was sporting an impressive black eye from our combat training that day.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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