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Historian Jorell A. Meléndez-Badillo hopes Bad Bunny’s halftime show will combat “acute ignorance” about Puerto Rico and its ongoing entanglement with the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Dosunmu, who shared the coalition’s plans exclusively with The Associated Press, said recruits will combat apathy among Black voters by listening, rather than telling them why their participation is crucial.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024

The government says the ban will combat anti-social behaviour and reduce damage to users' health.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2023

Supporters say carbon capture will combat climate change.

From Washington Times • Sep. 1, 2023

If you dig in an ash bank and find clay, unfortunate surprises will combat progressive enterprises or new work.

From Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or what's in a dream: a scientific and practical exposition by Miller, Gustavus Hindman