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combat

[kuhm-bat, kom-bat, kuhm-, kom-bat, kuhm-] / kəmˈbæt, ˈkɒm bæt, ˈkʌm-, ˈkɒm bæt, ˈkʌm- /




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Waze and Waymo are teaming up to help combat Los Angeles’ growing pothole problem.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Jakarta promised last week to take "more serious steps to accelerate the development of a national electric vehicle ecosystem" to combat its "high level of energy consumption".

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Hegseth had a long and solid career with real combat exposure.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

The juxtaposition of events — escalating geopolitical pressure abroad and the promotion of a high-profile combat sports spectacle at home — has drawn attention for its optics.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

“I repeat,” growled Major Puff while peering suspiciously up at Duane, ready for beak-to-paw combat, “who are you?”

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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