countering
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During a tour of what she described as an intelligence center tasked with countering Russian disinformation, Loomer said she asked about their annual budget and was told it was $2 million.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 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
Germany's ruling coalition has agreed on sweeping tax, labour and pension reforms, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Thursday, a breakthrough aimed at reviving the struggling economy and countering the rise of the far right.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
The base can host every type of ship in the U.S. fleet, and has played a critical role in countering Iranian weapon smuggling, minelaying and tanker attacks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
When asked why he used this salutation, he said, “In life we are all masters,” countering a past champion’s chestnut, “In life we are all duffers.”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
