Definition of "combating" []

• Simple past tense and past participle of combat. (verb)
• Alternative spelling of combatting. (verb)

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• "A White House spokesman e-mailed a statement describing President Obama's role in combating the alleged threat."
• "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."
• "They also note the program's glaring failure in combating foreclosures."