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combat

[kuhm-bat, kom-bat, kuhm-, kom-bat, kuhm-] / kəmˈbæt, ˈkɒm bæt, ˈkʌm-, ˈkɒm bæt, ˈkʌm- /




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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

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

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

That way, American men could be freed up for combat work.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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