Example Sentences
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Of the distinct combats that historians have identified, more than 90% were not primarily fought by formally organized regular troops but instead involved district militias and other irregulars, including Native American warriors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026
Even as her unsinkable, emotionally complicated boss combats Ava’s efforts to elevate the show at every turn, Ava’s maturation stands out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2025
Leaders justify the handsome salaries by saying it combats corruption.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2024
Nrf2 combats this toxic stress in brain cells, helping to stave off disease.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 25, 2024
The final stage of breaking to the cricket standard was by mock combats.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
