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counterterror

American

[kaunt-er-ter-er] / ˌkaʊnt ərˈtɛr ər /

adjective

intended to prevent or combat terrorism.

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Mueller led the FBI for 12 years, starting just days before the September 11, 2001 Al-Qaeda attacks on the United States, during which time he built up the bureau's counterterror mission.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

That also meant the loss of an American drone base for counterterror efforts in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

U.S. personnel, including members of the 409th Air Expeditionary Group, remain at U.S. counterterror outposts in Niger.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2023

Turkey won a few more concessions in announcing its acceptance of Sweden on Monday: Sweden agreed to continue its counterterror efforts and to increase economic cooperation with Turkey.

From New York Times • Jul. 11, 2023

U.S. forces advise and assist the SDF, including in securing the detention facilities, and they also conduct counterterror missions against IS.

From Washington Times • Jun. 10, 2023

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