first-strike

Because over-the-counter pediculicides have been proven in studies to be safe, and they usually are effective, they're still a good first-strike medication against the pests.

Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.: Nitpicking the Lousy Facts on Head Lice M.D. Glenn D. Braunstein 2011

There is no first-strike plan or intention on the part of the South or the United States.

Bernard Rowan: Oh, My Korea Bernard Rowan 2011

Even the fact that the U.S. still has a first-strike policy meaning we will use nukes first in a crisis if need be will surprise many, especially with the end of the Cold War now a distant memory for some

Greg Mitchell: The Day After: Why Hiroshima Matters Today Greg Mitchell 2011

Because over-the-counter pediculicides have been proven in studies to be safe, and they usually are effective, they're still a good first-strike medication against the pests.

Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.: Nitpicking the Lousy Facts on Head Lice M.D. Glenn D. Braunstein 2011

Because over-the-counter pediculicides have been proven in studies to be safe, and they usually are effective, they're still a good first-strike medication against the pests.

Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.: Nitpicking the Lousy Facts on Head Lice M.D. Glenn D. Braunstein 2011

Thousands of nuclear warheads remain in the world, often under loose control; the U.S. retains its "first-strike" nuclear policy; and much of the world is partly or largely dependent on nuclear power plants, which pose their own hazards.

Greg Mitchell: The Great Hiroshima Cover-up: How the U.S. Hid Shocking Historic Footage for Decades Greg Mitchell 2011

Having their biggest rival build lots of first-strike weaponry made the Soviets very nervous, and was certainly destabilizing.

Matthew Yglesias » Cold War Hawks and the Soviet Economy 2010

Safina — Start strong and stay on top of rallies with first-strike tennis.

Australian Open women's final preview: Safina vs. Serena 2009

Short-range missiles on subs, also better as a first-strike weapon.

Matthew Yglesias » Cold War Hawks and the Soviet Economy 2010

Because over-the-counter pediculicides have been proven in studies to be safe, and they usually are effective, they're still a good first-strike medication against the pests.

Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.: Nitpicking the Lousy Facts on Head Lice M.D. Glenn D. Braunstein 2011