countering

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Just days after returning to the White House in January, Trump unveiled his plans for the system, aimed at countering "next-generation" aerial threats.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

"Children who return in the cohort will be asked to undergo community integration programmes, therapeutic support, and countering violent extremism programmes," she added.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Coordinated international action, such as antipiracy naval operations, was successful in countering pirates, with attacks in the last decade sporadic if not dormant—but analysts have noted an uptick since October 2025.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Honey sometimes represents DHS on cross-departmental conference calls with state election chiefs, an unsettling reality for those who spent years countering the false claims she made from outside the government.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

She’s always doing this, crabbily countering his enthusiasm, but it’s become something of a routine.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline