countering
Example Sentences
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Retail activity at gasoline stations and fuel vendors was down sharply, countering most of the growth a month earlier and at a time of rapidly rising gas prices during the peak summer travel season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
In response to parliamentary questions, ministers said the tax agency used influencers to help reach the public with accessible information through "authentic and trusted voices", countering misleading tax guidance on social media.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 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
I held up my hand to stop her from countering.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
