as in opposed
to strive to reduce or eliminate
efforts to counter poverty in every sector of our country
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Recent Examples of countered
Kurdish negotiators countered that titles without real budgets and oversight are ceremonial unless enshrined in constitutional provisions.
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Hassan Hassan, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
But lawyers representing the accused countered that the law, as written, only mentioned liability on the part of businesses and never explicitly stated that perpetrators could be sued.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
Cena countered and dragged Styles to the middle of the ring.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
China countered with a similar plan on American ships that took effect Friday.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
It was also reported that DDG countered with a restraining order request of his own, claiming the mother of his 1-year-old son, Halo, threatened suicide multiple times — which Bailey denied.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Repeatedly in 2025, Trump’s tariffs-heavy trade regime has been countered by China, which holds the trump card of rare earths, essential for high-tech manufacturing.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
Critics have countered that classical architecture has taken on a more authoritarian reputation over time.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Democratic leaders countered that the subsidies are not a new demand but rather the continuation of a program that has helped keep record numbers of Americans insured since the pandemic – and therefore that the issue could not be delayed.
—Christopher Robertson, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
Hassan Hassan, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
But lawyers representing the accused countered that the law, as written, only mentioned liability on the part of businesses and never explicitly stated that perpetrators could be sued.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
Cena countered and dragged Styles to the middle of the ring.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
China countered with a similar plan on American ships that took effect Friday.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
It was also reported that DDG countered with a restraining order request of his own, claiming the mother of his 1-year-old son, Halo, threatened suicide multiple times — which Bailey denied.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Repeatedly in 2025, Trump’s tariffs-heavy trade regime has been countered by China, which holds the trump card of rare earths, essential for high-tech manufacturing.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
Critics have countered that classical architecture has taken on a more authoritarian reputation over time.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Democratic leaders countered that the subsidies are not a new demand but rather the continuation of a program that has helped keep record numbers of Americans insured since the pandemic – and therefore that the issue could not be delayed.
—Christopher Robertson, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countered
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The lawmakers will urge the administration to support federal workers and prevent a spike in health care costs, which are the reason most Senate Democrats have opposed reopening the government.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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In southern Gaza, a group opposed to Hamas known as the Popular Forces has refused to lay down its arms.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Davis was a civil rights lawyer who fought to desegregate public schools in Texas.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Oct. 2025
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While new weapons were what Western observers were eager to get a look at, the parade also featured North Korean troops who fought against Ukraine, helping to expel Kyiv’s forces from the Kursk region of Russia earlier this year.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Long before the creation of DEI departments formally driving pedagogy in public schools, the ADL had proudly hailed itself as an organization that combatted antisemitism and other forms of bigotry.—
Sahar Mustafah
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Grammy winner combated the high temperatures in Long Beach by wearing a pair of open micro-denim shorts and a white T-shirt that’s part of her album merchandise, and covered her growing baby bump.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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