counterattack
Example Sentences
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Mateo Chávez opened the scoring in the 55th minute with the help of Mexico’s lethal counterattack.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
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
Following the collapse of talks, Lululemon launched a counterattack, urging shareholders to reject Wilson’s nominees and instead vote for its own slate, which it called “vastly superior to Wilson’s.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 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
She splashes me mischievously and I mount a counterattack.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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