Etymology
Origin of counterplan
Example Sentences
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Now, he thought, to work out a counterplan: what will I do if the gods weave a net like this one?
From Literature
He relaxes and begins to make plans and counterplans.
From The Guardian
On the basis of the state plan each agroindustrial complex and its constituent parts must prepare what has been called a counterplan, that is, a plan that sets higher goals than those officially established.
From Project Gutenberg
The counterplan which they set on foot was to tempt the Nantuckois, by high offers, to come and settle in France.
From Project Gutenberg
Zeus laid out their counterplan, suggested the details of the partition.
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