combative
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Employees around Gates have spent years carefully cultivating his portrayal to set him apart from his combative years fighting antitrust charges while leading Microsoft, according to internal documents and Gates employees.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 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
Musk was generally confident, even combative, in his appearance as the first witness to take the stand.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
It gave no reason for his sudden departure, the latest removal of a senior officer under Trump's combative Pentagon chief, Pete Hegseth.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
War Admiral, meanwhile, was his usual combative self.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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