combat situation

collocation in English

meaningsofcombatandsituation

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combat
noun
uk
/ˈkɒm.bæt/us
/ˈkɑːm.bæt/
a fight, especially during ...
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situation
noun[C]
uk
/ˌsɪtʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌsɪtʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/
the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time ...
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(Definition ofcombatandsituationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Pilots have to be trained and trained to fly at low level because that is what they would need to do in acombatsituation.
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In an activecombatsituationand in the harsh environment of the front line, troops will have scratches, cuts and even battle wounds.
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Training in stressful conditions that mimic those of an actualcombatsituationbuilds confidence in the abilities of themselves and the squad.
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In a navalcombatsituation, the triage officer must weigh the tactical situation with supplies on hand and the realistic capacity of the medical personnel.
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Twenty techniques, illustrating the principles of defence in acombatsituation, performed from kneeling and standing positions.
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They typically have a high rate of fire and relatively low recoil, making them ideal for engaging multiple targets in a fast pacedcombatsituation.
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This is a disadvantage in acombatsituationsince stress has a very negative impact on fine motor skills.
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The armor is invisible unless she summons it or is in acombatsituation, but she is always able to use its powers.
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Combining two diverse aspects, she seems distracted in anycombatsituationand would rather not fight, preferring pondering some deep philosophical point.
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The mitrailleuse performed mechanically with remarkable efficiency and much was expected of it in acombatsituation.
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The gunner has never fired the cannon in acombatsituationand is hesitant at first.
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Although the drawback was that the equipment had to be unloaded, and men disembarked, over the bow or sides, thus exposing them to enemy fire in acombatsituation.
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In acombatsituation, the triage system is based solely on resources and ability to save the maximum number of lives within the means of the hospital supplies and personnel.
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