combat

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“Skepticism remains over the effectiveness of the cease-fire agreement, leaving the market wary. Any headlines suggesting continued combat could easily trigger another round of dollar buying,” Morimoto says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Earl’s combat partner was nicknamed Tiger and it was passed along.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Stephen Innes of SPI Asset Management added that the deal "matters enormously for Asia", where several governments have been forced to introduce measures to combat rising energy costs.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Several hundred people, including some in combat uniforms and wearing face coverings, have taken part in a dissident republican Easter commemoration in Londonderry.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

At that time the Soviet Red Army was the only military in the world that officially allowed women to go into combat.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein