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counterterror

American  
[kaunt-er-ter-er] / ˌkaʊnt ərˈtɛr ər /

adjective

  1. intended to prevent or combat terrorism.


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Mueller led the FBI for 12 years, starting just days before the September 11, 2001 Al-Qaeda attacks on the United States, during which time he built up the bureau's counterterror mission.

From Barron's Mar. 21, 2026

That also meant the loss of an American drone base for counterterror efforts in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 3, 2025

U.S. personnel, including members of the 409th Air Expeditionary Group, remain at U.S. counterterror outposts in Niger.

From Seattle Times Aug. 3, 2023

The U.S. sees no exercises, and tells Russia that American forces are on a counterterror mission against the Islamic State group and plan to fly in that area.

From Washington Times Jul. 14, 2023

Turkey won a few more concessions in announcing its acceptance of Sweden on Monday: Sweden agreed to continue its counterterror efforts and to increase economic cooperation with Turkey.

From New York Times Jul. 11, 2023

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