counterblow
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of counterblow
Example Sentences
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The following year, the Kroll Opera, Otto Klemperer’s progressive Berlin company, delivered a counterblow to the nazification of Wagner when it mounted The Flying Dutchman in proletarian modern dress.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 17, 2020
That’s probably the sort of thing we will do in Mali—and what we should do, if France’s rapid counterblow doesn’t stave off the threat.
From Slate ● Jan. 17, 2013
At any number of points, Khrushchev can, of course, try to reverse his initial retreat by a counterblow, but any possible move will be harder for him than before the Cuban adventure.
From Time Magazine Archive
These accords severely limited antiballistic missile defenses to discourage an aggressor from believing he could launch a surprise attack and then defend against a counterblow.
From Time Magazine Archive
We were sure the Institute would attempt a counterblow and we've studied it and its personnel thoroughly.
From The Sensitive Man by Anderson, Poul William
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