- present participle of counteract.
counteracting
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“The forecast is shaped by two counteracting forces,” said Asa Johansson, director of policy studies at the OECD.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
It has an inclined tourbillon, a feature aimed at improving accuracy by counteracting gravity, which adds to its rarity in the watch world.
From Salon ● Dec. 19, 2024
They should use the state’s power and influence to mount a pro-environment offense, counteracting as much of the impending damage as possible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 17, 2024
Much of the rainfall fell in the first half of April, counteracting the above-average temperatures.
From BBC ● May 1, 2024
“That still sounds fishy, a poison counteracting a poison.”
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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