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countersteps

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variants or counter-steps

plural of counterstep

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But all of these methods come second to taking steps to protect ourselves directly, experts emphasize.

— Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Community helps deli Khalid Sarsour, who owns Garden Gourmet Deli and Grill, was standing right next to the register when the crash happened, just steps away from where the car struck his store.

— Jenna DeAngelis, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of steps

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So, if things don’t go well for New York/New Jersey on Sunday afternoon for the World Cup final, don’t be surprised if DFW is circled when the World Cup inevitably returns to the United States — possibly as soon as 2038.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Amanda did say that the resurgence of Loverboy had nothing to do with Kyle and was more about how much people hate her, which just reconfirms the worst things about Amanda that people on the internet say.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 July 2026

Definition of things

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These seemingly small actions can lead to dry grass ignition, potentially sparking a wildfire.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the closure of its investigation into SpaceX's Flight 12 mishaps this morning (July 13), approving the compnay's corrective actions and clearing the way for Flight 13.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of actions

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Russia has launched several large-scale attacks on Kyiv in recent weeks as Ukraine faces a shortage of Patriot air defense missiles, which are its most effective means of intercepting Russian ballistic missiles.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
While defense spending remains unequal among European NATO countries, most countries have made progress on increasing the means devoted to military capabilities.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 17 July 2026

Definition of means

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Atlas performed a series of soccer moves developed using a combination of motion retargeting, reinforcement learning and whole-body control.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Such moves are especially worrisome for Capital Economics, which pointed out that similar selloffs have previously only happened during bear markets like during the Asian financial crisis, the dot-com bubble, and the Great Financial Crisis.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 July 2026

Definition of moves

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Similar to how magma itself shifts landscapes and helps transform terrain, this year’s graduates were invited to challenge conventions and propose new perspectives on the future of fashion.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
The weather pattern shifts late Thursday into Friday, and winds aloft help pull more moisture into Missouri, setting up a hotter, more humid weekend.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

Definition of shifts

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Full Smile Makeover Antalya has become one of the busiest destinations for smile makeovers, combining cosmetic procedures such as porcelain veneers with restorative treatments including crowns, bridges and dental implants.

— Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
And injuries that once ended careers can now be repaired through outpatient procedures.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of procedures

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But given the governing bodies’ reputation for shadowy financial doings, there are reasons to think much of the money will never be properly accounted for.

— Stefan Szymanski, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world.

— Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

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