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

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

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

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