combat

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The new revelations are likely to exacerbate pressure on Morena, whose founder, López Obrador, rose to power on a promise to combat corruption, which he said fueled violence.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Prior attempts at developing drugs to combat aging haven’t succeeded and the Food and Drug Administration, which regulates prescription drugs in the U.S., doesn’t recognize aging as a disease.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Earlier in May, the Taiwanese military released rare surveillance images of a Chinese military transport aircraft and a naval vessel from a recent Chinese joint combat readiness patrol.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

"Anyone present near Hezbollah elements, facilities or means of combat endangers their life," a spokesman said.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

This was the area where the 588th Night Bomber Aviation Regiment was about to be sent on their first combat missions.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein