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
They are to be replaced by the same number of combat ships equipped with mine countermeasure capabilities, but not designed for that purpose.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 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
"It seems likely that North Korea saw little value in him as a countermeasure to a U.S. human rights campaign against themselves by highlighting racial issues in America," he said.
From Reuters • Sep. 27, 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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