combat
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Earlier this year, the US said it would deploy about 200 troops to support Nigeria's counter-insurgency efforts, while stressing that its forces would not take part in ground combat.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026
Excessive blood loss is the leading cause of death from combat injuries, making rapid bleeding control one of the biggest challenges in battlefield medicine.
From Science Daily • Jul. 2, 2026
Celenza says Struggle Meals is made to combat exactly that.
From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026
Discussions over further strengthening Ukraine’s combat aviation and air defense, including drone and missile defense, also took place at the meeting, according to the presidential office.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
Don Quixote stood up and shouted: "I won't let that happen in my presence to the brave knight Don Gaiferos. Stop, you villains! Don't pursue him if you don't want to face me in combat!"
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
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