Example Sentences

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Since 2001, the U.S. military has combated groups threatening to Russia and its neighbors.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2017

And while the event has benefited the food bank for 10 years, this is the 30th year the food bank has combated hunger in the River Region and Feeding Hope Across Alabama.

From Washington Times • Mar. 18, 2016

Since birth, the petite astrologer has combated a so-rare-it-doesn’t-have-a-name autoimmune disease that has become almost as famous as the horoscopes themselves.

From The Verge • Apr. 15, 2015

It has combated often severe air pollution by mandating cleaner-burning cars, including all-electric vehicles, and prodded Washington to increase the fuel efficiency standards.

From New York Times • Mar. 22, 2012

It is only when the daughter has combated her parents all the time that they believe her to be unreasonable and obstinate and deserving of coercion.

From Girls and Women by Paine, Harriet E. (AKA E. Chester}