"I didn't go out to argue," said Bevington, long known for his combative nature.

The belligerence of the names might lead one to conclude that the advance's role is of a combative nature.

In a way, Green's combative nature makes him a good fit for an increasingly difficult job.

She had a combative nature, Klara did, and with Wan, combat was all too easy to create.

In those years, I was a restaurant chef who knew far too well the combative nature of lobster to suffer much pain over its demise.

Despite his combative nature, Williams was awarded a place in the local grammar school at nearby Llanrwst.

He was also known for his combative nature, getting into many brawls, including at least one memorable fight with an array of Cuban soldiers.

Indeed, his combative nature extended to the airline's relationship with its unions.

The best short-track racers are not just the fastest or the strongest, but the ones who can survive the combative nature of a race.

But its size, as well as the combative nature of the discipline, promised to further strain the relationship between Sprewell and the team.