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countervail

[koun-ter-veyl] / ˌkaʊn tərˈveɪl /


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We depend on our memory to record, to learn and to recall, and we depend on forgetting to countervail, to sculpt and to squelch our memories.

From New York Times • Mar. 9, 2022

And for years, the company’s actions and public statements have borne the imprint of Musk’s whims, with no moderating force to countervail them.

From Slate • Oct. 2, 2018

To this end, she began to cast about for some cunning wizard, who might countervail the plots of this malicious witch.

From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by Roby, John

It will stick with the more ignorant and the populace, though men of wisdom may smile at it; and the reputation won with many will amply countervail the disdain of a few....

From Oscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions Volume 1 by Harris, Frank

To this end, she began to cast about for some cunning wizard who might countervail the plots of this malicious witch.

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 by Roby, John




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