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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun the aspect of counterintelligence designed to detect and prevent subversive activities.
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- noun the aspect of counterintelligence designed to detect and prevent subversive activities
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Examples
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Yes, terrorists pose a serious problem, but it is important also to recognize that in the long history of counter-subversion, the counter-subversives invariably do more damage than the subversives they set out to disable.
Victor Navasky: The Difference Between Being Opinionated (Bad) and Having an Opinion (Good) 2008
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I thought weapons and guidance systems were your specialities, not – 'Razzak paused momentarily' – counter-subversion.
The Alamut Ambush Price, Anthony 1971
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In the decades that followed, she served in every major branch of the organization - counterintelligence, counter-subversion, counterespionage - and in 1992 became its first female director general, a post she held until her retirement in 1996.
The Washington Post: National, World & D.C. Area News and Headlines - The Washington Post Bill Sheehan 2011
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Cameron's willingness to turn counter-terrorism partner into counter-subversion target is also the basis for Charles Moore's satisfaction at the prime minister's recognition that
The Guardian World News Robert Lambert 2011
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Somoza Debayle to develop a counter-subversion program in the country.
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Somoza Debayle to develop a counter-subversion program in the country.
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Somoza Debayle to develop a counter-subversion program in the country.
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This included helping Anastasio Somoza Debayle to develop a counter-subversion program in the country.
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This included helping Anastasio Somoza Debayle to develop a counter-subversion program in the country.
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This included helping Anastasio Somoza Debayle to develop a counter-subversion program in the country.
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