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Recent Examples of countermove
South Korean intelligence estimated that over 10,000 North Korean soldiers have been sent to Kursk, which was the site of Ukraine's offensive into Russian territory, in order to take back the ground lost in the countermove.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
The players announced their moves and countermoves, negotiated, interrupted one another and occasionally shouted over our unflappable controller, Ed McGrady, an experienced game architect.
—Barton Gellman, Washington Post, 30 July 2024
These countermoves are whipping up a default perfect storm.
—Carla Norrlof, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2022
Instead of digesting this laughable conclusion and making a cunning countermove, Danvers lashes out, accusing Kate and the mine of covering up Annie K.’s murder and the water pollution near Ennis.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
The players announced their moves and countermoves, negotiated, interrupted one another and occasionally shouted over our unflappable controller, Ed McGrady, an experienced game architect.
—Barton Gellman, Washington Post, 30 July 2024
These countermoves are whipping up a default perfect storm.
—Carla Norrlof, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2022
Instead of digesting this laughable conclusion and making a cunning countermove, Danvers lashes out, accusing Kate and the mine of covering up Annie K.’s murder and the water pollution near Ennis.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countermove
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The move comes less than a week after Bass ousted Crowley, criticizing the former chief for her decision not to fully pre-deploy engines amid dire wind forecasts and her alleged refusal to participate in an after-action report on the fire.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Despite conservative elation, there already are signs that some of Trump’s moves could backfire.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Most Common Bluetooth Security Threats Understanding prevalent Bluetooth threats and applying robust countermeasures is essential to protect our devices and sensitive data.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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If the tariffs and countermeasures take effect, there will likely be chaos at the borders as many companies and government agencies seem unprepared for the sudden imposition of the new rules.—
Don Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2025
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And yet Steyer argues that the zeitgeist shift around sustainable investing makes this a great time to be a climate investor.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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The shift from green to pink is purely aesthetic, and shouldn’t impact flavor or texture in any way, Sankey verifies.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2025
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Consider the cost of inaction versus the price of action.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Shaw will not be in action for Jamaica in their back-to-back friendlies against Peru on February 23 and 26 during the upcoming international break.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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California rock band Incubus will be the headlining act at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival 2025 on Thursday night (Feb. 27).—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
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While opening acts haven’t been officially announced yet for the stadium shows, Blackpink concerts are known for their elaborate production and full-evening experiences.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
27 Feb. 2025
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Court records indicate 10 defendants are Mexican citizens who were in the United States illegally, while another is a Mexican citizen in asylum proceedings.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Woodward was put on trial twice in the 1990s for Houts’ killing, with both proceedings ending in mistrials.—
Robert Salonga,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
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The smartest career reinventions happen when people reposition their strengths, rethink their value, and take small, strategic steps instead of making drastic changes.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Every once in a while, a quick step would find a sliver and space, and the scene would shift direction, bringing a new possibility that something big might happen.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
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For example, the White House Correspondents Association decides which reporters go into small spaces like the Oval Office or Air Force One to report on the president’s doings.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2025
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The region has long suffered from civil conflict, and bodies washing up on the riverbanks may not have all been Gustave’s doing.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Countermove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countermove. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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