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Example Sentences
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He had labelled the Iranian counter to US proposals "totally unacceptable".
From BBC • May 17, 2026
It was a self-centered burst of kindness that ran counter to much of what Reed was known for.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Also in Weekend Reads: A surprising stock market, jobs running counter to the AI trend, Micron’s cycle and advice from the Moneyist.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
But the implications, in his view, also run counter to Warsh’s.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Imani and Heather chatter about soap and lotion and head to the counter to pay for their stuff.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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