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countermeasure

[koun-ter-mezh-er] / ˈkaʊn tərˌmɛʒ ər /








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Also on the minds of U.S. officials are the dwindling stockpiles of critical munitions, including air-defense interceptors, a critical countermeasure to Iranian missiles.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

They are to be replaced by the same number of combat ships equipped with mine countermeasure capabilities, but not designed for that purpose.

From Barron's Mar. 11, 2026

This countermeasure has the potential to counteract the effects of microgravity by pooling fluid back into the lower body.

From Science Daily Jun. 19, 2024

What's stopping schools from implementing this safe, effective and free countermeasure?

From Salon Jun. 25, 2023

One month later, as a countermeasure, the United States tried to send up its first test vehicle, named Vanguard.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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