- present participle of combat.
combating
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Such therapies could potentially target harmful bacteria responsible for human infections, providing a new approach to combating bacterial disease.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
But researchers have repeatedly questioned its effectiveness in combating misinformation.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
They include last year’s Oscar winner, “Mr. Nobody Against Putin,” about a small-town Russian schoolteacher combating propaganda, and 2024’s “Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat,” about the intersection of jazz and politics in mid-20th century Congo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
She also had a stint at City Hall in the Office of the City Administrative Officer, helping draft a report on the cost of combating the homeless crisis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Marigolds are now used in many places for combating nematodes.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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