- present participle of combat.
combating
Example Sentences
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Revolut's rapid growth has meanwhile drawn criticism in recent years regarding its ability to comply with financial regulations, particularly those aimed at combating fraud and money laundering.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
The French Football Federation — which said in a statement that Amarilla’s remarks were “utterly despicable and unacceptable” and “criminal and reprehensible” — turned in a complaint to the national unit for combating online hate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
The chess body said combating cheating remained one of its highest priorities, but it stressed that such allegations must be handled through its established procedures.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
By increasing fat burning while simultaneously limiting the formation of new fat cells, targeting Mitch could eventually provide researchers with a new strategy for combating obesity.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 3, 2026
I can feel my mind immediately combating the body.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
