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Example Sentences

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"That was clearly unacceptable, and we made it very clear from EU side, also indicating that we are ready to take counter measures if necessary," he added.

From BBC

Raising interest rates to counter inflationary pressure does nothing to resolve those constraints.

From Barron's

Her articles explore the national-security implications of emerging technology, U.S. efforts to counter China's rise as a technology power, and the relationship between Silicon Valley and the U.S. defense complex.

From The Wall Street Journal

The chopsticks are still in a jar on a kitchen counter.

From Literature

“I’m thinking it’s St. Helens,” countered Malone, his intuition coming from years working around the mountains.

From Literature