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counteroperation

Definitions

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  • noun A military operation in response to another operation.

Etymologies

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counter- +‎ operation

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Examples

  • It brings about conditions similar to those produced by Nature, and thus assists her; it is cooperation instead of counteroperation.

    Nature Cure Henry Lindlahr 1893

  • Russia insists Saakashvili triggered the conflict by sending tanks in to recapture South Ossetia, prompting Russia to launch its own counteroperation to protect the lives of Russian citizens.

    The Guardian World News Luke Harding 2010

  • Russia to launch its own counteroperation to protect the lives of Russian citizens.

    Boing Boing Rob Beschizza 2010

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