counteract

Example Sentences

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Proteins needed for producing energy decline, while proteins involved in stress responses and mitochondrial repair increase, indicating that the cell attempts to counteract the damage.

From Science Daily

Separately, Chasanoff said the study showed that the home-furnishing category was “highly promotional,” with prices falling on items that previously saw prices rise to counteract tariffs.

From MarketWatch

The Bureau has operated Foreign Influence Task Force since 2017, which seeks to identify and counteract malign foreign influence operations.

From Washington Times

One of my core arguments is that when politics gets absurd, satirical comedy is one of the few ways to not just expose absurdity, but also counteract it.

From Salon

Supporters of the legislation hope it will counteract efforts to silence victims.

From Seattle Times