countermove

Example Sentences

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A countermove by Russia to send weapons to North Korea would be “one of the worst scenarios,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2023

An opponent can defeat even the most powerful pokémon with a well-timed countermove or by whittling down health through a status effect, ruining an hours-long run.

From The Verge • Aug. 5, 2022

Every outrage should be met with an equal and opposite, lawful and impactful countermove.

From Slate • May 22, 2019

The Pac-12, Scott said, “loves being 12,” and wasn’t seriously considering making any countermove had the Big-12 expanded.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2016

Perhaps Simon would give Sophia some hint about the countermove he must be planning.

From The Saracen: Land of the Infidel by Shea, Robert