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[koun-ter] / ˈkaʊn tər /






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Afghan officials have repeatedly denied the accusations from Islamabad, and counter that Pakistan harbours hostile groups and does not respect its sovereignty.

From Barron's • 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

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

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

The CAC 40 trades flat in Paris as gains for luxury stocks counter a 3.25% slide for STMicroelectronics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

After a quick pass of the lunch counter to grab a second salad, I made my way across the atrium to where Regan sat, her forehead scrunched in concentration as she read chapter two.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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