combativeness

Example Sentences

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Augustine’s combativeness, intellect and astonishing productivity brought him to a position of unrivaled influence within the church.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

Up against England internationals Mason Mount and Mainoo, Wharton shone with his slick passing between the lines and combativeness in defence.

From BBC • May 6, 2024

Some of that combativeness may have softened as PCC moved to shed some of its costly operations.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2024

The South Carolina senator launched his campaign on May 22, saying he hopes he can serve as a contrast to the political combativeness that has dominated the early GOP primary field.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2023

On the opening day of the trial, they displayed their combativeness with a risky legal maneuver that a number of us had decided on in consultation with the lawyers.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela