combat

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Justice, defence and crime ministers held an "urgent meeting" to finalise a "plan to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance", the government said.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Cuba sent an armored combat brigade equipped with Soviet T-62 tanks to reinforce Syria during the 1973 Yom Kippur war and its aftermath, with an estimated troop deployment between 800 and 3,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

She is is one of a growing number of people who have taken on an extra paid role to combat the cost of living crisis and build financial security and flexibility.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

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

Though we don’t know if she flew combat missions, she was without a doubt working as a pilot on the battle lines in a war zone.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein