countering

Example Sentences

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On Saturday the three defence ministers did not respond to a question from the BBC on whether the UUV technology project was aimed at countering Russian and Chinese undersea activities.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

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 15, 2026

The children who return would "undergo community integration programs, therapeutic support and countering violent extremism programs".

From BBC • May 5, 2026

A survey from the Conference Board, a research group, suggested that consumer sentiment improved this month, countering evidence from another major poll that showed the mood had darkened.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

When asked why he used this salutation, he said, “In life we are all masters,” countering a past champion’s chestnut, “In life we are all duffers.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady