combatants
Example Sentences
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“Where do they put the threshold, that divides combatants and civilians?”
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
It does not distinguish between combatants and civilians.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Japan is joining the war games as combatants for the first time, instead of mere observers.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Despite the public hard line from both sides, the two combatants are actively engaging with mediators and open to talks if each shows enough flexibility, the officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
“If you surrender now,” Marn said, “we’ll treat your crew as combatants rather than mutineers.”
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
