countered
Example Sentences
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Moreover, Bessent countered questions about the government’s economic record by citing substantial wage growth and also healthy consumer spending.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
She ultimately turned down that request for being “a little too Irish” for her, but countered by offering Bono one of her songs, titled “Torn,” to see if he could “take it somewhere else, maybe.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
"He's really good. He's special. Very fast, very talented and he countered whatever I tried with his speed and timing," said Hrgovic.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
“OK, go form a unity government,” Mr. Gallant countered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
“Love is the important thing,” she countered strongly.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
