combat zone
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Navy Acting Secretary Hung Cao said the carrier spent 200-plus days in a combat zone and that phone calls were limited when the operational threat was high.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The IDF said the vehicle it struck on Saturday was travelling in an "active and evacuated combat zone" where it believes Hezbollah has operated from.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
In a 6-3 decision, the court ruled that neither federal law nor the Constitution shields military contractors if their mistakes or negligence result in solders being injured in a combat zone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
According to one soldier in the area who wished to remain anonymous, rotating troops has become even more dangerous than having them stay in the combat zone.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2025
Since I’ll be in a combat zone, Beetee helps me with armor Cinna designed.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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