combat

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“Skepticism remains over the effectiveness of the cease-fire agreement, leaving the market wary. Any headlines suggesting continued combat could easily trigger another round of dollar buying,” Morimoto says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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

Trump has also pressured his Mexican counterpart, Claudia Sheinbaum, to do more to combat Mexico-based criminal groups such as the CJNG.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Earl’s combat partner was nicknamed Tiger and it was passed along.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

A student of history, he often quoted an exchange between German leaders from early in the war, as the horrific combat spiraled out of control.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin