Example Sentences

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“We’re back to animal products in this weird countertrend and beef prices are through the roof.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

We don’t see the makings of a lasting rally, but with sentiment and positioning this one-sided, the setup for a sharp countertrend bounce is hard to ignore.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

The report’s authors attribute the countertrend in New York to the rebound of traditionally unionized industries weakened by the recession, including construction and the hotel business.

From New York Times • Sep. 4, 2016

With each, we’ve included a big “but” or countertrend that could get in the way.

From Slate • Dec. 23, 2013

Last week, indeed, saw the beginning of a countertrend toward formation of some kind of new union, spurred by somber warnings against self-destructive splintering of authority.

From Time Magazine Archive