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combat

C1
UK /ˈkɒmbæt/US /ˈkɑːmbæt/
noun

fighting or a fight, especially during a time of war

verb

to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or from getting worse

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J.K. Rowling Harvard Commencement Speech | Harvard University Commencement 2008 video example

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A notable philanthropist, she has established the Volant Charitable Trust, which donates millions of dollars to aid women and children and to combat poverty and social inequality.

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