Example Sentences

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“Builders will counteract that by providing people help on how to strengthen their thinking, how to process information, and how they can actually solve problems rather than create animosity.”

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2024

Dr Yang hopes this fundamental discovery, published in Cell Host & Microbe, will counteract the growing prevalence of FHB and provide assurance to Australian growers.

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2024

By adding a pinch of table salt - an undetectable amount - you will counteract the bitterness of the drink.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2024

But escalating inflation and ongoing supply-chain shortages will counteract that, and so too might increasing infection numbers as the holiday season begins.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2021

I did wrong to ask you not to try it upon Augustus; the power of my love will counteract any influence you can send him.

From Professor Huskins by Cummings, Lettie M.