counter to
Example Sentences
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He had labelled the Iranian counter to US proposals "totally unacceptable".
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Then again, the broad stock market has been performing well, for the most part, over the past decade, and this year’s action has run counter to that warning.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
It was a self-centered burst of kindness that ran counter to much of what Reed was known for.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
This went counter to everything the area was supposed to stand for, she said.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
When we get up to the counter to get shoes, Ronan hangs back.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
