counterstroke
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The fighting further delayed Bragg’s planned counterstroke and gave additional time to strengthen the Union center.
From Slate ● Mar. 5, 2022
That sort of success led Ulster authorities to expect some sort of dramatic I.R.A. counterstroke.
From Time Magazine Archive
Within hours, the Greeks launched a massive counterstroke that isolated the Turkish communities from each other.
From Time Magazine Archive
He had started his counterstroke a year ago, after Labor Day, campaigned until January, resumed the battle again last August.
From Time Magazine Archive
I have been sitting by and watching--without a single resource, without a single opportunity of a counterstroke.
From The Four Corners of the World by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)
