counterattack
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On the Czech side, coach Miroslav Koubek favors a disciplined and physical approach, with Patrik Schick and Adam Hložek leading the counterattack that will seek to capitalize on any Mexico mistakes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
On the other hand, if the goal was regime change, a Hormuz counterattack would certainly have been anticipated.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
KHARKIV, Ukraine—A Ukrainian counterattack in the country’s southeast is chipping away at Russian advances there and demonstrating that Kyiv’s forces have got plenty of fight left as Moscow’s invasion stretches into a fifth year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
In October, the South American country unveiled its first drone battalion to counterattack and defend against drone onslaughts.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
In vain did Bolivia counterattack with its ally, Peru; Chile simply repelled their incompetently led forces and took over the entire territory, as well as a chunk of southern Peru.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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