counteract

Example Sentences

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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

AI’s sycophancy reinforces human confirmation bias, but users can employ tactics to counteract this tendency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Former Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given suggested earlier this season that keeping players up while defending corners could be an effective way to counteract Arsenal's threat.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

As if salad would counteract the weight gain from my meds.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram