countering

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On Saturday the three defence ministers did not respond to a question from the BBC on whether the UUV technology project was aimed at countering Russian and Chinese undersea activities.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Andic’s lawyers assert Isak Andic’s fatal fall was likely due to bilateral gonarthrosis, a knee condition, countering the judge’s report.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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

But the surveys also found companies are worried about countering higher costs through price increases given weak domestic demand, further strains on household budgets and elevated industry competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

It flew toward the water, reaching down fully outstretched talons, and I gasped as it snatched up a huge fish and lifted it into the sky, countering the weight with powerful wingbeats.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo