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counter

[koun-ter] / ˈkaʊn tər /






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He changed what was on the counter around the coffee maker and moved the mug to different spots.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

For more than 75 years, customers in a small seaside town have been greeted by the same familiar face behind the counter at the local pharmacy.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The findings point to a possible way to counter one of the hidden biological effects of working through the night.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

"As militias gain capabilities, the government is looking for ways to counter them," he said.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Before I can question myself, I slide under the counter myself and into the records room.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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