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[koun-ter] / ˈkaʊn tər /






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We stopped at the deli counter and my grandmother had a five or ten minute conversation with the deli guy and that made her feel really connected to the community.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2026

Those findings raise the possibility that protecting microtubules could help counter some of the harmful effects caused by a-beta.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026

He began this in Cologne as an attempt to counter a German prejudice against a lot of French music.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

That was to counter the supply shocks brought on by the war.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

“Papa’s coming down now to take over the counter, so let’s blow this joint.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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