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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 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

Cal Fire is working alongside the Camp Pendleton Fire Department to combat the flames with air tankers, helicopters and ground crews.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Next to the screens of combat videos in Madyar's bunker is artwork from renowned Ukrainian painters, including a still life of flowers by Maria Prymachenko.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 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

Marina was growing impatient and was anxious about getting to her regiment, so soon to be assigned to combat and still without their commander.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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