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combat

[kuhm-bat, kom-bat, kuhm-, kom-bat, kuhm-] / kəmˈbæt, ˈkɒm bæt, ˈkʌm-, ˈkɒm bæt, ˈkʌm- /




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Germany withdrew from the Future Combat Air System stealth-fighter project due to an unresolved leadership dispute between Airbus and Dassault.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Despaigne, who has fought for promotions such as Karate Combat, said afterward that he would like to face Ngannou.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Some of the equipment and troops belonging to the “Black Jack” brigade—the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team of 1st Cavalry Division—were already en route when the deployment was canceled.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Combat search and rescue, or CSAR, missions are considered among the most complex, time-sensitive operations that US and allied militaries prepare for.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Forcing female soldiers to wear men’s boots isn’t unique to the Red Army in World War II. Combat boots in women’s sizes for British soldiers were introduced in the United Kingdom only in 2012.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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