countersigned

verb

past tense of countersign
as in endorsed

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  1. endorsed
  2. signed
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  • Leaders in the Florida Democratic Party’s Jewish Caucus, which had endorsed Nixon’s opponent in the primary, Alex Vindman, have started to come around on Nixon.
    — Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy and former Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett, both former NBC colleagues, endorsed her.
    — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026
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  • Since Baker Mayfield signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2023, the Panthers have defeated their division rivals just once in the past seven meetings, including Carolina’s 43-13 blowout loss at home Sunday.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The Horned Frogs signed Oklahoma State transfer Noah McKinney and Florida International transfer Jaheim Buchanon while also retaining experienced players like Cade Bennett and Ben Taylor-Whitfield.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026
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