countervail

Example Sentences

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Using that tornado analogy with all these countervailing forces, how are you orienting yourself?

From Salon

But there is a countervailing impact from the increased supply of all the goods and components that China produces, such as semiconductors and manufactured goods.

From Reuters

Ever the strategist, she noted “first movers are important in politics,” but that it’s also a “countervailing wind against preparation and methodical planning.”

From Seattle Times

The media group said that the public interest in the report is “extraordinary” and that there “are no countervailing interests sufficient to overcome the presumption.”

From Seattle Times

But some Vatican analysts hold a countervailing view that Francis will not be the only force with a freer hand now.

From New York Times