counterpunch

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[ US /ˈkaʊntɝˌpəntʃ/ ]
NOUN
  1. a return punch (especially by a boxer)
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How To Use counterpunch In A Sentence

  • Shoddy workmanship was only breach of contract, and a contract suit didn't have the counterpunch she needed. THE VENDETTA DEFENCE
  • I'm a counterpuncher that will be right there, countering strong. Times, Sunday Times
  • We all noticed the sharpness and quickness of his reactions-as a counterpuncher he had no equal.
  • Kenneth threw a counterpunch and Malcolm stumbled backwards, giving his cousin time to speak.
  • The HRW message is a legalistic apology that straightforwardly backtracks on what was probably a proforma attempt at even-handness — and explictly adopts the Counterpunch/Norman Finkelstein view that Barud was merely a guy exhorting others to Gandhian nonviolence. The Volokh Conspiracy » Are Human Rights Watch Officials Just Thin-Skinned? (No!):
  • Obama counterpunched very well, but Lewis opened up his side for a big shot. Rep. John Lewis Compares McCain To George Wallace
  • Shoddy workmanship was only breach of contract, and a contract suit didn't have the counterpunch she needed. THE VENDETTA DEFENCE
  • The aggressive Orbillo forced the action and the slick Quarry counterpunched beautifully.
  • Economist, former assistant Treasury Secretary in the Reagan administration and associate editor of the Wall Street Journal editorial page; yesterday called the goofball the president in case anyone has any doubt an “insane war criminal” in an article on counterpunch.org because the nincompoop seems intent on war with Iran. Think Progress » Congress warns Bush over Iran.
  • Molitor is known as a counterpuncher but early on Ndlovu (30-6, 18 KOs) gave him little to counter, creeping forward behind a high guard but throwing few punches. MISSISSAUGA - Home
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