counterattack
Example Sentences
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The counterattack ended with Yamal firing a shot straight at Austria goalkeeper Alex Schlager one minute into the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
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
On the other hand, if the goal was regime change, a Hormuz counterattack would certainly have been anticipated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
KHARKIV, Ukraine—A Ukrainian counterattack in the country’s southeast is chipping away at Russian advances there and demonstrating that Kyiv’s forces have got plenty of fight left as Moscow’s invasion stretches into a fifth year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 24, 2026
He could counterattack with tears or rage or promises, and I could withstand every single one.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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