counterstep

Definition of counterstepnext

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Noun
  • Ohm’s fix is partially his own doing.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Aquarium staff were confident the escape was entirely Inky’s own doing, pointing to the tight security at the facility and their understanding of how octopuses behave.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • That Johnson was Hafley’s first selection in the secondary means he will not only be asked to contribute early but will surely have his coach’s attention from the onset.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
  • Some employ these tools respectfully and responsibly, creating new means to share the stories of victims or of the rapidly diminishing number of living witnesses.
    Toby Axelrod, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Private equity companies would be banned from investing in youth sports teams, leagues, facilities and events under a new federal bill, a move lawmakers say would lower participation costs for families and restore control of a public good to local communities.
    Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 14 May 2026
  • Choose the move that makes the whole vision feel more possible.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • The pair was also on the ice for Dahlin’s goal on the game’s opening shift.
    Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 17 May 2026
  • This shift will only happen if the public demands it.
    Shianne LeClaire, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • The next step is finding a place to meet in the middle and clarify what’s unsaid or unclear on both sides.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
  • Winning this one could be an early step toward turning the franchise around.
    Sam Warren, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • But as the debate gains national attention, more families argue that acknowledging biological differences is not an act of hatred.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
  • The act, the first piece of legislation focused on crypto, would add oversight and guardrails to the new industry.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • Before Marseille’s 1-0 win at Le Havre last weekend, the squad were confined to the club’s La Commanderie training base for four consecutive days as a punitive measure after a succession of poor performances.
    Tom Williams, New York Times, 17 May 2026
  • There was some progress on issues like tax credits, while other measures, like AI regulations and new labor requirements, could introduce new burdens on a range of industries, groups argue.
    P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • The surrogacy process has safeguards in place to ensure the safety of all parties involved.
    Ann Marie Luft, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
  • The White House is optimistic that Republicans can pass a third party-line bill through the reconciliation process this year to secure funding for national security and parts of a GOP election integrity bill that has stalled, according to White House legislative director James Braid.
    Sarah Bedford, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
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“Counterstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterstep. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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