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counterstrokes

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variants or counter-strokes

plural of counterstroke

as in counterblows

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The team’s coaches and players agreed to use their downtime to relearn the team’s defensive principles and to implement effective counters, such as a zone defense.

— John W. Davis, Oc Register, 5 July 2026
That decrease in crowd size didn't seem to affect business too negatively, as lines for indoor and window counters extended out the door and around the building throughout the morning.

— Nolan Rogalski, The Providence Journal, 5 July 2026

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Prosecutors say Samuel Machado used his badge to stay one step ahead of the law, claiming more than 11 million pounds of explosives were moved through the Esparto property over the last decade.

— Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 2 July 2026
On July 9, 2025, people at Camp Wildcraft reported hearing a loud crack before the massive branch, estimated to weigh several hundred pounds, came tumbling down, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Lt.

— Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

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The album, which features some of their songs in Spanish, is filled with addictive beats, earworm lyrics, and memorable hooks that blend hyper-pop, hip-hop, house, dance, and alternative pop with Latin beats.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Use the full height of the walls with bookcases, cabinets, or a row of hooks to draw the eye upward.

— Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 29 June 2026

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These Juclise socks are made with bamboo to cool down your body heat and provide moisture-wicking features to absorb sweat while keeping the socks (and your feet) dry.

— Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
The puncher, who was wearing a white shirt and shorts, white socks and black crocs, stormed off and has not been caught.

— Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026

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