countermove

Example Sentences

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Putin’s countermove has been to jump domains, invoking the nuclear threat.

From Washington Post

All three have sought to show resolve in hopes of averting war, only to provoke countermoves that compound distrust and increase the risk of miscalculation.

From New York Times

But the geopolitical waves from their announcement have been instant, while giving Beijing time to marshal opposition among Asian neighbors and plot military countermoves.

From New York Times

Eventually, UW opponents made adjustments and Hopkins ran out of countermoves.

From Seattle Times

A main question is whether the antisatellite moves and countermoves will lower or raise the risks of miscalculation and war.

From New York Times