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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
combat . - verb Alternative spelling of
combatting .
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Examples
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We are confident, as are our allies, that the U.K. retains both the assets and the will to be, as Hillary Clinton has said, America's "most capable partner" in combating the shared threats of a 21st century world.
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For the first time ever, activists and representatives from local government convened for a public dialogue on the extent of slavery -- and the government's role in combating it.
Free The Slaves: Bonded Labor is 'India's Version of Apartheid' Free The Slaves 2010
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A White House spokesman e-mailed a statement describing President Obama's role in combating the alleged threat.
U.S. issues travel alert for Americans in Europe as terrorism threat grows Glenn Kesslerand Edward Cody 2010
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They also note the program's glaring failure in combating foreclosures.
After 2 turbulent years, officials assess TARP Brady Dennis 2010
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A White House spokesman e-mailed a statement describing President Obama's role in combating the alleged threat.
U.S. to travelers: Don't avoid Europe, but be on your guard Glenn Kessler 2010
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Retail Industry Leaders Association Senior Vice President John Emling called its passage "a critical first step" in combating retail crime, though it still must pass the Senate before it becomes law.
House passes bill to fight organized retail crime Ylan Mui 2010
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A White House spokesman e-mailed a statement describing President Obama's role in combating the alleged threat.
U.S. issues travel alert for Americans in Europe as terrorism threat grows Glenn Kesslerand Edward Cody 2010
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A White House spokesman e-mailed a statement describing President Obama's role in combating the alleged threat.
U.S. issues travel alert for Americans in Europe as terrorism threat grows Glenn Kesslerand Edward Cody 2010
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A White House spokesman e-mailed a statement describing President Obama's role in combating the alleged threat.
U.S. issues travel alert for Americans in Europe as terrorism threat grows Glenn Kesslerand Edward Cody 2010
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They also note the program's glaring failure in combating foreclosures.
After 2 turbulent years, officials assess TARP Brady Dennis 2010
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