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counterproductive

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










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"If you're an athlete and you lose muscle mass, that may be very counterproductive for what you're trying to achieve," he said.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

Reversing course on clean renewables, and boosting coal again would be "completely counterproductive" according to Gropp.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

In Germany’s case, the intensification of Russia’s hybrid warfare has already shown itself to be counterproductive, said Norbert Röttgen, a prominent lawmaker from the governing CDU party.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

In some ways, the war to date has been counterproductive.

From Slate Jul. 15, 2026

On the other hand, he regarded any effort to end slavery as premature, politically impractical, and counterproductive.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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