counterattack

Example Sentences

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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

It also filled a gap from April 22, shortly after back to back bottoming bullish counterattack and engulfing candles on April 7 and 9.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Dilrosun doubled the lead with his second MLS goal on a counterattack five minutes later.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2025

Either way, deterrence theory calls for a swift counterattack against the ocean.

From Slate • May 8, 2025

In a desperate, last-ditch counterattack, the Europeans eked out victory.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann