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The launches are dispersed and inconspicuous—making them harder for the Russians to counter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Sporting a futuristic leather-textured suit, Lady Gaga can be seen working behind the counter, offering fried chicken to customers and restocking bottled tea in the video clip released on Friday.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
It’s just before the midweek lunch rush at Langer’s Deli and owner Norm Langer is behind the already-busy sandwich counter inspecting a stack of newly sliced rye bread.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
But, like many luxuries, as they became more popular and more accessible to the masses, the wealthy began pivoting – a textbook example of behaviour known as "counter signalling", Rudolfo says.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
James and I both stepped away from the counter.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
Vocabulary lists containing counter
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 5
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for Middle School Students, List 6
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