countermeasure
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of countermeasure
Example Sentences
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A buffer zone in southern Lebanon would do little to eliminate that threat, Heller told AFP, "for which it doesn't seem like the Israelis have an effective countermeasure."
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The countermeasure program has also drawn criticism for being slow to resolve Covid vaccine claims.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
This countermeasure has the potential to counteract the effects of microgravity by pooling fluid back into the lower body.
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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