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[koun-ter] / ˈkaʊn tər /






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Afghan officials have repeatedly denied the accusations from Islamabad, and counter that Pakistan harbours hostile groups and does not respect its sovereignty.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

But Saldaña said all three of the union’s ballot proposals tie into an overarching strategy to counter the widening healthcare disparities caused by the federal law.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Rebounding technology stocks counter losses for healthcare and software, as the Europe-wide Stoxx 600 is flat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Only long walks outside could counter my phone telling me for hours each day that L.A. was cooked.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

And as we said it, he slid the package back across the counter.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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