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counter

[koun-ter] / ˈkaʊn tər /






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Only long walks outside could counter my phone telling me for hours each day that L.A. was cooked.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Even tinned fish — one of my favorite budget-friendly pantry luxuries — delivers that distinctive briny quality without requiring a trip to a specialty seafood counter.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

"Our march was blocked and delayed for over 45 minutes while counter protesters shouted abuse at participants," a statement said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The EU has come under increased pressure to nurture its own cloud sector to counter U.S. tech dominance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

We pass by the seating area and spot the front counter.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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