countered

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Supporters countered that an event of this magnitude required exceptional security given Swift’s global profile and the intense public interest surrounding the couple.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026

Germany’s DAX rose 0.2% as gains for autos and defense stocks countered falls in AI-related stocks Siemens Energy and Infineon, which fall 2.3% and 2.1%, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

The state’s trial attorneys countered that the fee cap would make small or difficult cases a money-losing endeavor and block scores of accident victims from the courts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

The plaintiffs countered that a “determination” meant only the “final decision,” not the legally required steps leading up to it.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

Then I countered boldly, “Why? What do you know?”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein