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- noun An
assault made in return for another; acounterattack .
Etymologies
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Examples
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On Monday, rebels said they would not be willing to consider any offer until the counterassault stopped.
Fierce clashes continue in Libya; Christians and Muslims clash in Egyptian capital 2011
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As soon as the doors to the limousine were shut, the counterassault team piled into the back of the Suburban.
Vince Flynn Collectors’ Edition #2 Vince Flynn 2010
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As soon as the doors to the limousine were shut, the counterassault team piled into the back of the Suburban.
Vince Flynn Collectors’ Edition #2 Vince Flynn 2010
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In the basement of the West Wing, eight men who were part of the counterassault team or CAT, jumped to their feet.
Vince Flynn Collectors’ Edition #2 Vince Flynn 2010
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In the basement of the West Wing, eight men who were part of the counterassault team or CAT, jumped to their feet.
Vince Flynn Collectors’ Edition #2 Vince Flynn 2010
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As soon as the doors to the limousine were shut, the counterassault team piled into the back of the Suburban.
Vince Flynn Collectors’ Edition #2 Vince Flynn 2010
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Or, do nothing, and weaken and divide the party at a time when it needs every ounce of strength it can muster to hold off the GOP counterassault.
Earl Ofari Hutchinson: Tuesday's Election Was About President Obama -- Again 2010
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In the basement of the West Wing, eight men who were part of the counterassault team or CAT, jumped to their feet.
Vince Flynn Collectors’ Edition #2 Vince Flynn 2010
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In the basement of the West Wing, eight men who were part of the counterassault team or CAT, jumped to their feet.
Vince Flynn Collectors’ Edition #2 Vince Flynn 2010
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As soon as the doors to the limousine were shut, the counterassault team piled into the back of the Suburban.
Vince Flynn Collectors’ Edition #2 Vince Flynn 2010
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