combative

Example Sentences

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That battle of wills set the tone for a surprisingly combative hearing, which also featured some wry probing of a mysterious secret mission Mullin supposedly went on a decade ago.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

Vlasto lives in the Manhattan district Bores is running in, and became known for a combative approach to dealing with the New York press corps when working for Cuomo in the early 2010s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Islas, who said he has been diagnosed with autism, maintained he wasn’t doing anything combative that night.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Don't get me wrong, the tone of these discussions has always been quarrelsome and combative; more Lemme than Liszt.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

She tried to sound calm, rational—not defensive or combative.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor