Gillian's position was too awkward for an effective counterattack.

The 12-member panel declared, "The President must lead efforts" to combat the threat and to direct a more cohesive, effective counterattack.

This was done to confuse the enemy, and reduce their capability to launch effective counterattacks from secondary defense lines.

The Confederates scattered after the encampment was razed and were unable to launch an effective counterattack.

But even limited American defenses could reduce China's confidence that it could mount an effective counterattack in case of war.

Mr. Dukakis failed to mount an effective counterattack, thus letting himself be defined by his opponents.

But also for an effective counterattack if one is necessary.

As a result, the German commander, Kesselring, has time to gather his forces and launch an effective counterattack.

Then, turning again to Lisa: "Captain, we have decided that the kiss would be a more effective counterattack.

J1 had not been seen by any of the screening destroyers during her approach and they were unable to make an effective counterattack.