countering
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The conundrum highlights how the war has unleashed a more antagonistic Iran and left a region that is vital to the world’s energy security with no good option for countering it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
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
Training for local and state police on countering unauthorized drone activity at the World Cup was part of a $500 million federal grant amid this growing threat to sporting events.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
A few listened, but across the pit, the empousai were countering her orders.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
