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Mayor Bozzo countered that Amazon has promised to build a pipeline, on its own dime, to bring wastewater to the data center.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Nexstar countered that while Nunley’s order said Nexstar employees were restricted from serving as “officers,” it didn’t expressly say they couldn’t serve on Tegna‘s board as “directors.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Laboe countered that covering even 10% of an indie production budget would help keep work local, and said filmmakers may be able to layer a county grant with the state credit where it applies.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

On Monday, Japan's finance ministry said Friday's intervention with the US Treasury Department "countered excessive volatility and disorderly movements in the Japanese yen in recent months".

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

“You mean she can’t stand any dissent, even if it’s fair,” I’d countered.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins



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