fighters

Example Sentences

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The U.N. estimates 8,000 to 12,000 Islamic State fighters operate in West Africa, which has become a global center of Islamist militancy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The contest is tipped to change the landscape of MMA, while Rousey says the bout will set a new purse record for female fighters.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

“It’s about giving the power back to the fighters and reminding people that we are the essence of this sport, not a brand or a belt,” said the 39-year-old fighter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

AFP reporters saw the released fighters -- with shaven-heads and draped in Ukrainian flags -- cheering, crying, embracing one another and waiting to be reunited with their families.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

According to accounts, enemy fighters now controlled the middle section of New Jersey.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow