combat
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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 is requesting a 46% increase over last year’s shipbuilding budget to $65.8 billion for combat and noncombat vessels.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
Sometimes, to get people used to combat conditions, they’d have unexpected drills in the middle of the night.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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