combative

Example Sentences

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But she delivered a typically combative performance that will intensify questions over a potential return to singles action at Wimbledon, which starts later in June.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

But a new report from the Washington Post quantifies what many people have sensed: Trump’s use of profanity, insults and combative language has grown much worse since his return to power in January 2025.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

But in the days since his death, his rivals have remembered him as a combative driver whose relentless determination raised the level of competition throughout Nascar.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

For years, Adhikari cultivated the image of a combative organiser with a sharp instinct for power and an ability to turn Bengal's shifting political currents to his advantage.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Because they were not hurt or insulted, they were not defensive or combative.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck