counteract
Example Sentences
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"On the other hand, we have not yet been able to fully counteract the impact of major shifts in the business environment, such as US tariffs and developments in the Middle East."
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
To counteract the maritime subterfuge, Kpler analysts have to play detective.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
The question is, how does A.I.-based research either reinforce or counteract the biases in information-gathering processes that journalists already use?
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
"Physical activity, such as resistance training, is important to counteract potential negative effects on muscle strength," he added.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Sensing the problem, the ascent software angled the ship into the wind to counteract it.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
Vocabulary lists containing counteract
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Academic Vocabulary, Unit 3
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Part 3 Vocabulary (Unit 3)
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