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combatant

[kuhm-bat-nt, kom-buh-tuhnt, kuhm-] / kəmˈbæt nt, ˈkɒm bə tənt, ˈkʌm- /


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UFC combatant Michael Chandler, who is fighting on Sunday, said it was the "biggest fight event in combat sports history."

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

"We can't know which combatant came out on top of that fight, but the healing tells us that, winner or loser, this animal survived the encounter."

From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026

Many MPs believe that Badenoch has for some months now been an impressive combatant at Prime Minister's Questions, her weekly joust with the prime minister.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

European Command to support other combatant commands with “critical logistics, ready forces, and lethal capabilities,” and that U.S. power projection depends on European allies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Also, each accused terrorist is considered an "enemy combatant" and denied some legal protection.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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