combat

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In other remarks, he emphasized what he called “lethality over likability,” arguing that military leadership must prioritize combat readiness and battlefield effectiveness over cultural or institutional concerns.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Army had been having recruiting problems, and one way it chose to combat them was to raise the enlistment age last month, from 35 to 42.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

It’s become a big enough problem that the world’s main repository of open-source code—GitHub—has instituted new policies and features to combat it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Although few question Verhoeven's standing in combat sports, many boxing fans have questioned how he has been handed a world title shot before contenders who have spent years climbing the rankings.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Those flowers on the wings of an aircraft at rest boasted: I am a woman and I am a combat pilot.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein