combat
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A simple row of spruce trees marked the finish line for Canadian army reservists and combat members after a marathon two months pushing through one of the harshest environments on Earth: Canada's vast Arctic.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
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
“The Navy as an institution likes pointy-nosed things, like combat ships and submarines,” said Hunter Stires, who served under the Biden administration as the maritime strategist to Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Stephen Innes of SPI Asset Management added that the deal "matters enormously for Asia", where several governments have been forced to introduce measures to combat rising energy costs.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
She flew combat missions with little bouquets of flowers stuck on her dashboard.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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