combative
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The article argues that Becerra, who has shown combative skill in previous roles, inexplicably held back at the debate rather than showcasing his genuine fighting spirit.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
His interviews were at times combative as he told the TV and radio hosts that their outlets had broadcast propaganda.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
He campaigned alongside the RSP president, combative television host Rabi Lamichhane, 51, a former deputy prime minister and interior minister and now a fellow lawmaker who retains a pivotal role in power.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
Iran’s combative Parliament speaker, Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, is emerging as an unlikely figure in Washington’s search for a deal to halt a widening Middle East war.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Speaking to reporters outside the church after the rally, an equally combative Ralph Abernathy met head-on the charge of being an outside agitator.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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All My Sons
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