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surgical strike
noun as in first strike
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Earlier this week, a respected journalist reported that the White House is considering a 'surgical strike' on Iran.
Soon afterward, officials reported back to the president that even a surgical strike would require a large amount of ordnance.
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On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to surgical strike, such as: descent on, descent upon, preemptive nuclear attack, preventive strike, and preventive war.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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