counter to

Frequency: 8.014.0 per million words

in opposition to something

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Examples (10)

  • The rise of local farmers' markets is a refreshing counter to the dominance of large supermarket chains.
  • His optimistic speech served as a powerful counter to the prevailing mood of despair.
  • The company's new flexible work policy is a direct counter to the rigid schedules of its competitors.
  • This minimalist art movement was a deliberate counter to the excessive ornamentation of the previous era.
  • Developing critical thinking skills is an essential counter to the spread of misinformation.
  • The senator's proposal was seen as a political counter to the president's legislative agenda.
  • A focus on community engagement provides a necessary counter to the trend of social isolation.
  • The defense attorney presented a strong counter to the prosecution's main argument.
  • Her quiet leadership style was an effective counter to her predecessor's more aggressive approach.
  • Establishing a clear daily routine can be a good counter to feelings of anxiety and uncertainty.