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counter

[koun-ter] / ˈkaʊn tər /






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Over the counter flea treatments which are used by pet owners in the UK should be banned, a panel of vets has told a parliamentary inquiry.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

But Saldaña said all three of the union’s ballot proposals tie into an overarching strategy to counter the widening healthcare disparities caused by the federal law.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The U.S. is also working to counter those threats and help free up civilian shipping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

I laughed, causing the clerk at the far end of the counter to spin around.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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