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counter

[koun-ter] / ˈkaʊn tər /






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One California user, referred to as PL18 in the lawsuit, alleges his glasses were unknowingly recording after he placed the smart glasses on the bathroom counter.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2026

The rate hike aims to counter persistent inflation and ease the impact of a weak yen.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

He argued using influencers could be an effective way of telling the public about things like how to file their taxes, or counter health misinformation on social media.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

It’s a reactive strategy to calm the fear of running out of money, and it ends up working far better than they expect — which is actually counter to their intentions.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

I stifled a yawn that felt like it was going to split my face in two and hopped down from the counter.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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