combative
Example Sentences
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In a paper published in the journal “Cell,” they break down the remarkable ability of one species of rove beetle to live among the typically combative ants.
From Los Angeles Times
“Without us,” he said in a combative speech before the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, “you’d all be speaking German.”
From Los Angeles Times
Many cite his tone, which they view as overly combative.
From BBC
While associates point to how much she has accomplished in a short period, some of the people also questioned whether her combative relationship with staff could ultimately hinder her ambitious agenda.
French club Strasbourg are in the same ownership group as Chelsea, which raised questions about their decision to appoint him following the departure of the combative Maresca.
From Barron's
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