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combat

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




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To combat smuggling, industry leaders such as the French firms Nexira and Alland & Robert say they buy only gum arabic certified by the Sudanese government in Port Sudan.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

China had sent its defense minister, a primarily diplomatic role with no combat responsibilities, to four straight editions of the dialogue before downgrading its representation last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The United States and Brazil signed an agreement in April to combat arms and drug trafficking, and Lula had acknowledged that Trump had asked him for greater cooperation.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Even when they were locked in combat, they brought out each other’s sharpest wit.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

He showed his clear commitment to them by flying with them on many of their combat missions, which quickly gained their respect and admiration.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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