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combat

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




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Maybe that will point to smarter solutions on how to combat both.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

US agriculture and health officials have outlined a plan to combat a flesh-eating parasite that has been detected in the US for the first time since 1966.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“It almost gets as if there is a gang in the police department, working to combat the gangs,” Alexander said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

On Tuesday, the special prosecutor's office to combat corruption and organised crime said it had opened an investigation into the project, without revealing details.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“I repeat,” growled Major Puff while peering suspiciously up at Duane, ready for beak-to-paw combat, “who are you?”

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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