countering

Example Sentences

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On Saturday the three defence ministers did not respond to a question from the BBC on whether the UUV technology project was aimed at countering Russian and Chinese undersea activities.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Andic’s lawyers assert Isak Andic’s fatal fall was likely due to bilateral gonarthrosis, a knee condition, countering the judge’s report.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Ukraine's success in drone warfare has attracted the attention of rich Gulf states that have been targeted with the same types of Iranian-designed drones that Ukraine is now well versed in countering.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Just days after returning to the White House in January, Trump unveiled his plans for the system, aimed at countering "next-generation" aerial threats.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

She’s always doing this, crabbily countering his enthusiasm, but it’s become something of a routine.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline