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counter

[koun-ter] / ˈkaʊn tər /






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But they counter that these investments are crucial for their futures, and that they are already showing a return on investment.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Over the years as the Army purchased different types of counter missile and drones systems, the number of laptops inside base defense operations centers has grown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

He changed what was on the counter around the coffee maker and moved the mug to different spots.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Arsenal tend to shy away from playing centrally, focusing more on safer attacking play and crosses, as losing the ball centrally makes you more susceptible to a counter attack.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

I pressed closer to Oliver, only half registering the two girls heading straight for the counter.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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