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combat

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




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Back then, the Federal Reserve was aggressively hiking interest rates to combat a wave of inflation.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

Even so, defense analysts say the crackdown has raised questions over combat readiness and morale across a two-million-strong force.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Some tour companies are trying to combat the practice, with operator Thomas Cook offering tourists the option to pre-book a spot beside the pool for an additional fee.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

“It’s going to be a lot of hand-to-hand combat with the competition.”

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Lilya soared from height to height as a combat pilot.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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