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"This aspect needs to be managed. If North Korea acts in a provocative and belligerent manner, it could trigger regional conflict, which could run counter to China's interests," Hong said.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

He had labelled the Iranian counter to US proposals "totally unacceptable".

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Then again, the broad stock market has been performing well, for the most part, over the past decade, and this year’s action has run counter to that warning.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

At one point, Baseman, still dressed in his cook outfit but now wearing a pair of sunglasses and carrying a Toby toy, stood on a counter to thank the crowd for coming.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Moss moved away and wandered into the kitchen, placing his hands on the counter to steady himself.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro