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combinations

British  
/ ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃənz /

plural noun

  1. Often shortened to: combs.   coms.  US and Canadian term: union suit.  a one-piece woollen undergarment with long sleeves and legs

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The 21-year-old methodically broke down the American - who had been brought in as a genuine test - landing crisp combinations and heavy power punches.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

As with many things in cooking, it’s a trial-and-error process — some flavor combinations may not translate well on the plate, while others may blissfully surprise you.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Ultraprocessed foods often pack more calories per gram than less processed foods and contain certain combinations of sodium, fat, sugar and carbs that can make us crave them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

In 2023, #WhitePeopleMeals trended on RedNote as Chinese users posted combinations like raw carrots wrapped in cheese, plain bread and ham, and avocado toast.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

Emoticons are combinations of punctuation marks people frequently use when they don’t really know how to express themselves with real words.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith