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counterproductive

[koun-ter-pruh-duhk-tiv] / ˌkaʊn tər prəˈdʌk tɪv /










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Or worse, could it be counterproductive, sending would-be e-bikers zooming to the hills in their SUVs?

From Slate • May 15, 2026

When I spoke to the UK's Fraud Minister, Lord Hanson of Flint, he told me punishing countries for refusing or failing to cooperate on tackling scams could be counterproductive.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

They highlight that restrictive zoning is largely to blame for underproduction relative to job growth and concur that rent control is counterproductive as it discourages the addition of supply, even with strong demand.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

That goal informs his tariff policy, however counterproductive it may be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Ms. Sassel only half buys it, but she’s a good enough counselor to know that pushing me will only be counterproductive.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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