Phrases with «preemptive strike»

"Preemptive strike" means taking offensive action or attacking first in order to prevent an anticipated attack or threat from an enemy. Full definition

Sentences with «preemptive strike»

  • Bolton, who is regarded as a foreign policy super-hawk, had previously argued for preemptive strikes against North Korea. (cnbc.com)
  • After he criticized the idea of a U.S. preemptive strike on North Korea, Victor Cha is no longer the White House's candidate for Ambassador to South Korea. (npr.org)
  • I was defending myself against preemptive strikes by realclimate. (climateaudit.org)
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