Her combativeness couldn't protect her from a killer in her midst.

FORBES: Unholy Roller

But political combativeness runs deep in the president, and he may not be able to resist the temptation to go to the mat one last time with his old rivals.

ECONOMIST: South Korea

Mingus advertised his strong will by cultivating combativeness.

WSJ: Mercurial Charles Mingus | Mingus Ah Um | Masterpiece by Eric Felten

Reina also tipped a Rosicky strike just over the bar but Arsenal were frustrated by the fortitude of a Liverpool side showing the type of character and combativeness they hoped would secure a notable win - even with a groggy Daniel Agger struggling after being hit by a ball in the face.

BBC: Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal