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counterattack

[kaun-ter-uh-tak, kaun-ter-uh-tak, kaun-ter-uh-tak] / ˈkaʊn tər əˌtæk, ˌkaʊn tər əˈtæk, ˈkaʊn tər əˌtæk /


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On the Czech side, coach Miroslav Koubek favors a disciplined and physical approach, with Patrik Schick and Adam Hložek leading the counterattack that will seek to capitalize on any Mexico mistakes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026

Following the collapse of talks, Lululemon launched a counterattack, urging shareholders to reject Wilson’s nominees and instead vote for its own slate, which it called “vastly superior to Wilson’s.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026

Gomina in turn called the quick-reaction force, or QRF, an elite unit on standby for emergencies, to order a counterattack.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026

That prior low produced a bullish counterattack candle, followed just two sessions later by a positive engulfing candle.

From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026

Brian Hanrahan reported that only the Sea Harriers’ counterattack prevented an outright catastrophe.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell


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