Sentence examples for an combative from inspiring English sources

The discussion showed two things: opinions differ on the matter, and food critics — like critics of any art form — can an combative bunch.

But when the Republican majority comes back they will surely be in an combative mood, and emboldened by the victory of their closest foreign ally, Binyamin Netanyahu, defying expectations and the polls.

"He's quick, aggressive and a combative player - an excellent professional," said Mackay.

Their resistance has turned what could have been a cooperative process into a combative one.

"He's a combative guy," Barton Crockett, a media analyst at Lazard Capital Markets, said of Mr. Murdoch.

Open and accountable politics and a combative media are a good thing.

Margaret Thatcher, a combative personality with a landslide majority, was in part brought down over Europe.

They perceive themselves as a persecuted movement and a combative approach only enhances their vigor.

When Emanuel was baited by a lawyer who called his residence a "flophouse," he avoided making a combative reply.

"He's got a big personality, it's a combative personality," Balz replied.

As a result, Uber was in a combative stance at all times.