strike back
verb
struck back; striking back; strikes back
: to hurt someone in return
struck back at their enemies for the attack
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Brussels is weighing striking back by restricting American access to EU public procurement unless the US opens up its own economy.
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Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
When the cityscape frustrates urban photographers with uneven terrain or limited spaces, photographic gear company Silence Corner strikes back with the Viperpod – a hybrid tripod designed to hang anywhere in seconds for unencumbered solo shooting.
—Shirl Leigh
may 06, New Atlas, 6 May 2026
Within hours, Iran retaliated, striking back at the US and Israel’s allies in the region, including the United Arab Emirates.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
Wednesday night, Portland struck back.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
When the cityscape frustrates urban photographers with uneven terrain or limited spaces, photographic gear company Silence Corner strikes back with the Viperpod – a hybrid tripod designed to hang anywhere in seconds for unencumbered solo shooting.
—Shirl Leigh
may 06, New Atlas, 6 May 2026
Within hours, Iran retaliated, striking back at the US and Israel’s allies in the region, including the United Arab Emirates.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
Wednesday night, Portland struck back.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Strike back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strike%20back. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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