But the defense countered that a more complex web connects the three men.

But there was a million dollars aboard, the defense would counter.

The defense countered that the prosecution was excluding black women for fear they would be sympathetic to Mr. Davis.

When defenses countered with extra defensive backs, the offense would run the ball.

The defense countered that the prosecution was seeking to exclude middle-class, white homeowners.

The Sooner defense countered in the next drive by forcing a three-and-out.

The defense countered with, essentially, one word: doubt.

The defense has countered that she consented to the acts.

The defense countered that the prosecution was guilty of an overzealous effort to hound the Mayor from office.

The defense has countered that the bag didn't disappear until after it was in police custody.