counterattack
Example Sentences
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Gomina in turn called the quick-reaction force, or QRF, an elite unit on standby for emergencies, to order a counterattack.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
That prior low produced a bullish counterattack candle, followed just two sessions later by a positive engulfing candle.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
Either way, deterrence theory calls for a swift counterattack against the ocean.
From Slate • May 8, 2025
Less than two minutes later, a Canadian counterattack was spoiled by a hard tackle in the box.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2025
“You have a natural counterattack and that’s a strength we can exploit. I’m going to have fun turning you into a champion, Ibtihaj.”
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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