Definition of "counteroffensives" []

• Plural form of counteroffensive. (noun)

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• "The Israelis had succeeded in stopping the Egyptian offensive before it could break through the critical mountain passes in the Sinai, and on October 15, they launched the first of a series of successful counteroffensives against the Egyptians."
• "Sixteen months after President Bush ordered the change in strategy, the surge has earned a place among the most important counteroffensives in U.S. military annals."
• "Their job is to take direction from the government, not plan counteroffensives against groups."