combative
Example Sentences
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Herman was a combative messenger for Bass, issuing broadsides against her rivals as she fought for a second four-year term.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
Just how combative will he be when he gets questions about the risks of rising inflation, which has been above the Fed’s target for more than five years?
From MarketWatch • Jun. 14, 2026
The video marked a combative new direction for a company that has long been an also-ran in the world of heavyweight motorcycles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Their name is an anagram of the phrase "I'm Fearless", and those early songs channelled the girl group trope of combative, bulletproof confidence.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Her eyes flicked to Sarai next, and here her gaze went beyond scorn to something more combative.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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