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combatant

[kuhm-bat-nt, kom-buh-tuhnt, kuhm-] / kəmˈbæt nt, ˈkɒm bə tənt, ˈkʌm- /


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In his most draconian move yet, the Pentagon polygraphed some 50 high-ranking military officers and civilian officials on the Joint Staff, which coordinates operations, policy and war plans with combatant commanders worldwide.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026

"We have executed multiple successful operations across combatant commands while ensuring the US military possesses a deep arsenal of capabilities to protect our people and our interests," he said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026

"We can't know which combatant came out on top of that fight, but the healing tells us that, winner or loser, this animal survived the encounter."

From Science Daily ● Jun. 13, 2026

Many MPs believe that Badenoch has for some months now been an impressive combatant at Prime Minister's Questions, her weekly joust with the prime minister.

From BBC ● May 8, 2026

In the capital cities of all the combatant nations, the outbreak of war was greeted with emotional displays of patriotism.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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