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Example Sentences

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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

This went counter to everything the area was supposed to stand for, she said.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

That business reality runs counter to Harris’ personal desire to help someone find their ideal dress, she said: “That friction is hard.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

But the implications, in his view, also run counter to Warsh’s.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

The phone rings, and as Claire walks behind the counter to answer it, suddenly—like it was all planned—the woman drops the clipboard and runs out the front door.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty