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But both countries are allies of the US, and have worked together to counter China's increasing assertiveness in the region.

From BBC

A West Virginia high school student also alleges that the state's ban runs counter to federal civil rights law.

From BBC

"The counter argument here is that small targets have less impact if they are penetrated," says Prof Alan Woodward from Surrey University, a computer security expert.

From BBC

“Well, don’t go calling me Cornelia,” I countered, pushing a lock of my stringy hair away from my eyes and tromping across the room.

From Literature

This runs counter to the narrative many shareholders are using to argue that the stock market must not be in a bubble.

From MarketWatch