countering

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Some analysts say the summit could be Xi's way of countering Russia's growing influence over North Korea, but DePaul's Ku noted that "overall, Moscow is not a major power like China".

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Meanwhile, Ukraine's success in drone warfare has attracted the attention of rich Gulf states that have been targeted with the same types of Iranian-designed drones that Ukraine is now well versed in countering.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The Australian Federal Police say Zahra Ahmed is still under investigation, and that the nine children who returned with the group will be asked to undergo community integration and countering violent extremism programmes.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

But the surveys also found companies are worried about countering higher costs through price increases given weak domestic demand, further strains on household budgets and elevated industry competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Probably too angry with me for countering him.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins