counterstroke

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The fighting further delayed Bragg’s planned counterstroke and gave additional time to strengthen the Union center.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2022

That sort of success led Ulster authorities to expect some sort of dramatic I.R.A. counterstroke.

From Time Magazine Archive

In a devastating counterstroke, the defense attorney proves that the doctor could not have seen the clock�it had been removed for repairs.

From Time Magazine Archive

In short, the Russians' counterstroke was not yet a great Russian victory from a military point of view.

From Time Magazine Archive

Whilst this ineffectual discussion proceeded, the fight was waged decisively elsewhere, and the Jacobins delivered a counterstroke of superior force.

From Lectures on the French Revolution by Figgis, John Neville