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Recent Examples of countermove
There were moves and countermoves galore down the homestretch.
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 May 2025
Watch The following day, Trump showed his support to Musk by vowing to buy himself a Tesla, a countermove to those who have sought to boycott the electric car company.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Canada and China have already retaliated: The countermoves signal new trade conflicts with the U.S.'s top three trading partners and threatened to upend nearly $2.2 trillion in two-way annual trade.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
During the strike, the powers that be on both Mars and Earth drew the wrong lessons and have been choosing countermoves from the best seller Bad Faith Disproportionate Response Handbook as a result.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2024
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 May 2025
Watch The following day, Trump showed his support to Musk by vowing to buy himself a Tesla, a countermove to those who have sought to boycott the electric car company.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Canada and China have already retaliated: The countermoves signal new trade conflicts with the U.S.'s top three trading partners and threatened to upend nearly $2.2 trillion in two-way annual trade.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
During the strike, the powers that be on both Mars and Earth drew the wrong lessons and have been choosing countermoves from the best seller Bad Faith Disproportionate Response Handbook as a result.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countermove
Noun
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Protests about immigration and sagging ticket sales were among the reasons cited for the move, according to sources.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Even though there is risk that would come with the move, the Saints should consider it if the option presents itself.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Able to carry up to twelve low-yield warheads (100–300 kt), Layner supports mixed-yield loadouts and advanced countermeasures — extensive decoys and configurable warhead/decoy mixes — while its reentry vehicles reportedly perform in-flight maneuvering and re-targeting to defeat missile.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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These countermeasures include charging special fees on their vessels when calling at Chinese ports and prohibiting and limiting vessel port access in China.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Oct. 2025
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Broader risk appetite Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell, agreed that the bond markets could be responding to a shift in overall sentiment.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Significant, even critical, shifts in strategy or prioritization rarely require organizations to change completely in form or structure.—
Brené Brown,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Citing financial difficulties and a new business action plan, the IDS reduced its print production last January to seven times per semester.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Sandy Hook massacre, in which 26 people were murdered, including 20 children, generated new debate over gun violence legislation, but Congress took no action.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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For Brentford, the end can often be said to justify the means.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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How To Keep Skunks Away Removing potential food sources and excluding skunks from an area are the most effective means of keeping them away from your home.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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There is a very interesting three-act structure for his character, as well.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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Guided by purpose, clarity and harmony, the SS27 line-up speaks to the emerging generation of conscious consumers—where beauty meets responsibility and fabric becomes an act of expression.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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The courtroom’s gallery was crowded, with some observers weeping quietly during the brief proceeding.—
Meena Duerson,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Wallace has launched proceedings under the Media and Communications list at the High Court, citing data protection concerns.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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With the Chiefs facing fourth-and-3 inside the 10-yard-line, kicker Harrison Butker took a couple of steps off the sideline before Reid waved him back.—
Sam McDowell
October 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Despite such concerns, Hogsett allowed Cook and Andrews to continue making deals together, taking no steps to establish boundaries that would have eased ethical concerns.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Countermove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countermove. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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