countering
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That marked a reversal after years of growing closeness, in large part stemming from their mutual interest in countering China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Belgium is equipping its F-16s with specialized Thales rocket pods, giving the aircraft a cheaper and more effective option for countering large numbers of drones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
But the agency stressed that its removal of restrictions on Syria "does not change Treasury's posture with regards to countering global terrorism and our commitment to hold bad actors in Syria accountable."
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
Today, not only has Ukraine gained battlefield advantage over Russia in places, it has parlayed that success into respect and contracts following the U.S. war with Iran, thanks to Kyiv’s expertise in countering drone attacks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
“So, what was it like, then, Luke?” she asked, countering my red-hot rant with a cool white calm.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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