combat zone

collocation in English

meaningsofcombatandzone

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combat
noun
uk
/ˈkɒm.bæt/us
/ˈkɑːm.bæt/
a fight, especially during ...
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zone
noun[C]
uk
/zəʊn/us
/zoʊn/
an area, especially one that is different from the areas around it because it has different characteristics or is used for ...
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(Definition ofcombatandzonefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofcombat zone

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The army'scombatzonehad shrunk.
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This was the first one in acombatzone.
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That event forced her departure from thecombatzone.
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I also believe that national and international humanitarian organisations should be granted access to thecombatzone.
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Both sides must respect international humanitarian law and protect and assist the civilian population in thecombatzone, as well as in the safe zone.
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There is no faster way of deploying units to acombatzonethan by air—especially if there are long distances to travel.
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Theirs was the first hospital set up in acombatzoneduring the fight.
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However, the oiler did not deploy immediately to thecombatzone.
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Seven settlers were arrested by the army for illegally entering acombatzone.
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Command, liaison and courier missions pertinent to thecombatzoneand training therefore. d.
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Nonetheless, she was never sent to acombatzonefor the remainder of the war.
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The camps must be located in healthy locations and away from thecombatzone.
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Ten days later, she put to sea again for thecombatzone.
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It was described that some soldiers left thecombatzonewith carts of stolen goods.
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He was decorated for leadership and meritorious actions in acombatzone.
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Suppressive fire is typically used as covering fire against the enemy in the closecombatzone.
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Airlift for the evacuation of personnel and materiel from thecombatzone. c.
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On the 14th, the warship put to sea for thecombatzone.
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Testa and his men returned fire, and for several minutes the intersection was acombatzone.
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He is known for his war andcombatzonephotography and on location travel photography.
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This lack of durability also led to their being carried on trucks for longer distances outside thecombatzone.
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Service in acombatzoneis not required, but must be directly related to the combat effort.
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Service in acombatzoneis not required, but service must be directly related to the combat effort.
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A helicopter pilot, she is the first woman to have piloted a helicopter in acombatzone.
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