counterstroke
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Origin of counterstroke
Example Sentences
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The fighting further delayed Bragg’s planned counterstroke and gave additional time to strengthen the Union center.
From Slate ● Mar. 5, 2022
In short, the Russians' counterstroke was not yet a great Russian victory from a military point of view.
From Time Magazine Archive
That sort of success led Ulster authorities to expect some sort of dramatic I.R.A. counterstroke.
From Time Magazine Archive
He had started his counterstroke a year ago, after Labor Day, campaigned until January, resumed the battle again last August.
From Time Magazine Archive
When, in about half an hour's time, the two leading enemy ships made a threatening move in the direction of the wireless station, the Admiral ordered a swift counterstroke.
From World's War Events, Vol. I by Francis J. (Francis Joseph) Reynolds
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