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counteract

[koun-ter-akt] / ˌkaʊn tərˈækt /


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Briant said she believes that the only way to counteract increased manipulation through social media influencers is to impose harsh penalties when paid content is not disclosed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

“Therefore, a drop in U.S. equity prices is needed to unleash disinflationary forces in the broader economy and counteract the inflationary impulse from higher oil and food prices,” Budaghyan said.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

To counteract the maritime subterfuge, Kpler analysts have to play detective.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

It also suggests that lipid supplementation throughout the body could help counteract age-related changes in the immune system and may even play a role in blood cancers.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Some thought that he was making a strong effort to counteract the truth about America that I was telling every chance I got.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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