combatants
Example Sentences
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The Gulf state said the drone came from Iraq, home to powerful militias aligned with Iran that have been active combatants in the war.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
At least 2,896 people have been killed in Lebanon since then, according to the health ministry, whose figures do not distinguish between combatants and civilians.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
“Where do they put the threshold, that divides combatants and civilians?”
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
Ghana is amongst those which has urged Russia to stop recruiting combatants.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Aech was one of the highest-ranked combatants in the OASIS, in both the Deathmatch and Capture the Flag leagues.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
