fighters

Example Sentences

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The U.N. estimates 8,000 to 12,000 Islamic State fighters operate in West Africa, which has become a global center of Islamist militancy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Beyond her fight, Rousey has her sights set on becoming a promoter to improve conditions for fighters outside the UFC.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

On Christmas Day, the United States, in collaboration with Nigerian authorities, carried out airstrikes in northwestern Sokoto State targeting fighters from the IS in the Sahel group, usually active in neighbouring Niger.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Diaries of fallen soldiers have shown that the young North Korean fighters carried letters for their loved ones as well as copies of Kim’s speeches urging troops to fight bravely.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

It was only too likely that they would encounter dangers beyond the warren and that they would stand in need of some good fighters.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams