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counter

[koun-ter] / ˈkaʊn tər /






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But there is a counter argument, which claims it was mislabelled.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The system used GPS-assisted synchronization, ultra-fast single photon detectors, and stabilization methods to counter atmospheric turbulence.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

The cost of living is a worry across the United States and is acutely felt in New York, where leftist Mayor Zohran Mamdani was elected largely on promises to counter the problem.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

The deal comes as Canada aims to boost energy exports and counter U.S. protectionist trade policies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

As we inched along the counter, there were endless repetitions of questions, endless consulting of papers, endless coming and going of officials.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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