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combat

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




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With a healthy dose of RuPaul’s signature wit and enough drag queen-friendly lighting to combat Hollywood’s run of dimly lit features, the team revives the disaster spoof with stylish aplomb.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

"This raises a question. Perhaps it's time to look for other ways to combat paedophiles and provocateurs who target children online?" she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The drill was the highlight of two days of military exercises showcasing Taiwan’s preparations to combat an amphibious invasion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Many wished for strength to combat physical or mental illness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The Italians had been locked in futile combat along the Isonzo River in Austria since the summer of 1915, fighting a succession of inconclusive battles.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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