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counterattack

[koun-ter-uh-tak, koun-ter-uh-tak, koun-ter-uh-tak] / ˈkaʊn tər əˌtæk, ˌkaʊn tər əˈtæk, ˈkaʊn tər əˌtæk /


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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

It also filled a gap from April 22, shortly after back to back bottoming bullish counterattack and engulfing candles on April 7 and 9.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Dilrosun doubled the lead with his second MLS goal on a counterattack five minutes later.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2025

She splashes me mischievously and I mount a counterattack.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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