countermeasure
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of countermeasure
Example Sentences
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The countermeasure program has also drawn criticism for being slow to resolve Covid vaccine claims.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Drone countermeasure technologies have been used for detection, reconnaissance and combating unauthorised flights, she said.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Diaz Artiles and her team aim to collect cardiovascular responses using each countermeasure and compare effects on ocular perfusion pressure and other cardiovascular functions that may be affected by microgravity environments.
From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2024
What's stopping schools from implementing this safe, effective and free countermeasure?
From Salon • Jun. 25, 2023
One month later, as a countermeasure, the United States tried to send up its first test vehicle, named Vanguard.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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