combatant

Example Sentences

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Usually, majors are offsetting after a fight — each combatant receiving five minutes.

From Seattle Times

The report was dated Jan. 11, 2023, the 21st anniversary of the opening of the detention facility for suspected enemy combatants in the war on terrorism.

From New York Times

Hundreds of “enemy combatants,” held without charges, had gone on hunger strikes.

From Washington Post

The flashier combatant had practiced them, partly compensating for his low-status background.

From Washington Post

It was noisier at the forward base, in a village The Washington Post is not identifying to safeguard the location of combatants.

From Washington Post