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
Another senior officer from KP said the militants use drones to monitor "every movement" of their operations, "which creates serious difficulties for us in countering them".
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
"The stability of Niger is fundamental to the security of the entire Sahel region, crucial also for countering illicit trafficking and irregular migratory flows," Tajani said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
For days before their brutal and bloody round-of-16 match against Paraguay, they devoted hours of practice time to countering soccer’s Dark Arts—trash talk, persistent fouling, and relentless physicality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
I held up my hand to stop her from countering.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
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