counteraction

Example Sentences

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Earlier this week, North Korea warned of "resolute counteraction" to provocations ahead of joint military drills between South Korea and the US.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025

It said they unanimously approved unspecified plans for counteraction.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 18, 2023

The meeting "discussed practical matters and measures for machinery to prepare various military action proposals that no means and ways of counteraction are available to the enemy," it added.

From Reuters • Apr. 10, 2023

Still, district officials believe that the fast counteraction averted pervasive data theft.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2022

The counteraction to skidding by the ribbed face is undoubtedly very great, and there are certain circumstances in which I consider it to be quite invaluable.

From The Complete Golfer by Vardon, Harry