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Except when the air force uses the combative kinetic security approach, details of the circumstances under which hostages are released are rare.

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A combative figure on social media, Rama has also previously invited Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to come to Albania to debate his claim one in 50 Albanians in Britain were in prison.

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She framed the split as a clash over priorities rather than personal animosity, asserting her independence while maintaining her loyal base of supporters who admire her combative style.

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Williamson would send off combative messages, including social media posts or texts, often at night.

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Justice Clarence Thomas seldom gets into extended or combative exchanges with lawyers arguing before the court; he tends to ask straightforward questions inviting advocates to elaborate on aspects of their arguments.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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