combative

Example Sentences

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Then-host Chris Harrison defended Kirkconnell in a combative interview with Lindsay, then a correspondent on “Extra.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

That battle of wills set the tone for a surprisingly combative hearing, which also featured some wry probing of a mysterious secret mission Mullin supposedly went on a decade ago.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

Vlasto lives in the Manhattan district Bores is running in, and became known for a combative approach to dealing with the New York press corps when working for Cuomo in the early 2010s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

During Musk's testimony before the jury, he was more combative with lawyers representing the class of investors.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

War Admiral, meanwhile, was his usual combative self.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand