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counteract

[koun-ter-akt] / ˌkaʊn tərˈækt /


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"Physical activity, such as resistance training, is important to counteract potential negative effects on muscle strength," he added.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

None of it did much to counteract the sense that life had become too expensive.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

One recent study has already demonstrated that exercise can help counteract aging linked to cancer.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

The appeal its stance does have for some white working class voters in the constituency was insufficient to counteract that disadvantage.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

In other words, just like a vast majority of the crewmen, my job is to run side to side across the deck and back again to counteract the rolling motion of the sea.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman