countering
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The states’ lead attorney seized on the opportunity to undermine his point, countering that the movie had in fact been distributed for Apple in theaters by Warner Bros.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
It cited long-standing deficiencies in anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism at Wise U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Germany's ruling coalition has agreed on sweeping tax, labour and pension reforms, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Thursday, a breakthrough aimed at reviving the struggling economy and countering the rise of the far right.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
The base can host every type of ship in the U.S. fleet, and has played a critical role in countering Iranian weapon smuggling, minelaying and tanker attacks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 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
