combat

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It uses “ultrasonic vibration technology,” Xie said, to help the skin absorb the applied moisturizing cream and combat eye puffiness.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The reserved airspace could “provide an opportunity to practice the kinds of air combat maneuvers that would be required in such a scenario,” said Christopher Sharman, director of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Retired US brigadier general Houston Cantwell, who has 400 hours of combat flight experience, said a pilot's training would likely kick in before he or she parachutes to the ground.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

The incident also marked the first operational use of a helicopter in combat.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Callaway turned to face us when we reached the combat mats, and he shuffled through the papers in his hands until he found the one he was searching for and looked up.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin