combat

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Torres, 40, had been living at the Highland Park Motel as part of Inside Safe, Mayor Karen Bass’ flagship program to combat homelessness.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Retired US brigadier general Houston Cantwell, who has 400 hours of combat flight experience, said a pilot's training would likely kick in before he or she parachutes to the ground.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Gladiatorial combat in ancient Rome was carefully managed entertainment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Adam Townsend, 39, who started the group to combat his own loneliness, believed it could "take some of the strain off the NHS".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Lilya soared from height to height as a combat pilot.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein