combat
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Other California municipalities using drones to combat illegal fireworks have faced pushback.
He added that Iraq has extensive "successful" experience in combating desertification and dust storms by stabilising sand dunes.
From Barron's
They also agree to cooperate on demining efforts and combatting cybercrime.
From Barron's
The commission insists that its regulations apply only to those placing goods directly into the EU, but the law is fully intended to combat global deforestation.
Such success is no coincidence, though, as children from the region are often encouraged to take up combat sports, specifically wrestling, almost as soon as they are able to stand on two feet.
From BBC
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