How foolish it had been to engage this monster in direct physical combat!

The reasons for seeking to keep women out of direct combat are deeply rooted in Western culture.

He came under fire but did not engage in direct combat.

You may be in direct combat with someone and have to sacrifice a card.

And now, since the others had landed, direct combat could not be avoided.

The military remains a notable exception, where women may not be put into direct combat by law.

I prefer direct combat, like a gun or a dog.

Surely there are better ways to handle the Insects than direct combat.

While there was little direct combat between the two forces, the American tactics were successful.

At times, she seems ready for direct combat with the right.