counterforce
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of counterforce
Example Sentences
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Instead he creates drama or a crisis, arouses a counterforce, attacks this new enemy, experiences fear—will my luck hold?—defeats the new enemy, feels relief, relaxes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Two smaller parties joined forces last month to form a new counterforce called the "Centrist Reform Alliance".
From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026
It’s not just the money, but the reach: Gorman has galvanized a growing counterforce against speech restrictions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2024
The ministry is seeking counterforce capabilities as Russia's invasion to Ukraine changed the global security environment and North Korea's series of missile launches and China's military movements threaten Japan, the report showed.
From Reuters ● Nov. 3, 2022
The nail acts as a counterforce to the fingertip providing even more sensory input when an object is touched.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
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