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[kaun-ter] / ˈkaʊn tər /






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The prime minister, on his trip to New College Lanarkshire, sought to counter that.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

The french fry maker said profit and sales exceeded expectations in the latest quarter, citing strong demand and steps the company has taken to counter rising costs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

And here’s where I counter that a movie about how algorithms destroy humanity has to have some credible humans in it, if only to illustrate its own point.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

There’s no shortage of cabinet storage or counter space, and a pass-through window connects the room to an outdoor patio, making hosting and cleanup a breeze.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

She pushed the slip of paper across the counter.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu


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