counteract

Example Sentences

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Proteins needed for producing energy decline, while proteins involved in stress responses and mitochondrial repair increase, indicating that the cell attempts to counteract the damage.

From Science Daily

Separately, Chasanoff said the study showed that the home-furnishing category was “highly promotional,” with prices falling on items that previously saw prices rise to counteract tariffs.

From MarketWatch

Producers protested last week to demand Mexico's government guarantee prices for corn, wheat and sorghum to counteract a fall in international prices.

From Reuters

Oyster beds like this, scientists believe, could prove useful in counteracting the effects of climate change on marine life.

From Seattle Times

"Decisive monetary policy action is key to counteracting the economic and societal risks of more persistent inflation," Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said in a statement.

From Reuters