strike back

Example Sentences

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"If he were to adopt an unfriendly stance -- demanding concessions from China or attempting to coerce us into doing things we are unwilling to do, we would strike back with force," Wen told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Beijing is considering ways to strike back against any tariffs reimposed under new legal authority—a situation that could bring an abrupt end to a fragile China-U.S. detente.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

"Our advantage over our rivals disappeared across Austin and Mexico, but we can strike back in Brazil."

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

Pasten, who tallied 389 passing yards, seven passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown against the Golden Cougars, had more than enough time to strike back.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2025

Should Riverrun strike back, Cersei and her father would insist that it had been the Hillys who broke the king's peace, not the Lannisters.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin