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counter

[koun-ter] / ˈkaʊn tər /






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The company outlined the process to pre-emptively counter consumer backlash against AI, according to Padgham.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Villeda believes these findings could pave the way for treatments that target FTL1 and counter its effects in the brain.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

A six-minute egg is soft, custardy, a little luxurious — something you eat with toast, standing at the counter, yolk pooling gold across the plate.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Among European airlines, Air France-KLM has said it plans to increase long-haul fares to counter higher fuel costs, while Scandinavian carrier SAS has raised prices and said it will cut 1,000 flights in April.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“Five minutes left!” announces the game attendant from his place behind the counter.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam