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counterblow

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as in counter

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Noun

Opening later in 2026 is an intimate omakase counter with just 12 seats.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
The SoHo restaurant is best known for its open kitchen in the center of the room, with a chef’s counter surrounding it.

— Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

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The deaths from the World Trade Center marked a huge body blow to Rockville Centre, which suffered more losses than many other communities in the tri-state area.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2026
Shelton on the front foot, chasing Alcaraz around the court with body blow serves and driving strokes into the corners, getting the early break again.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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Meanwhile, Merz's power inside Germany has taken a blow after a string of state election defeats last month, including losses to the anti-migration and Russia-friendly Alternative for Germany party.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
The community suffered another blow the following month with the death of Sandy Steers, the executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley, the nonprofit behind the livestream.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of blow

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The hook Every Friday, when Boise State lined up for a run-through of Circus, Zabransky would throw the hook to Rabb on the three-receiver right side of the offense.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2026
But when Angus shows up at Johnny’s job and makes fun of him in front of all his corporate-jerk friends, Johnny stands up for himself via a right hook.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026

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Dancing With the Stars paid tribute to Mariah Carey with a series of performances set to the pop star’s hits.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026
The game studio is the home of Mortal Kombat, and has produced hit games based on IP like Batman, Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

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At the current clip, they are predicted to give up 5,168 yards, smashing the 2011 Packers’ record of 4,988.

— Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
In this alternate timeline, as the clip previews, the webslinger’s origin story features a mentorship by Norman Osborn (of Oscorp fame), the alter ego to bitter enemy Green Goblin, instead of Tony Stark.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

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Marilyn Lavonne Bean, 66, was being transported for treatment related to a stroke, with her son, Sergio Wayne Lottimore, accompanying her aboard the medevac flight.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Signs of a stroke include a sudden intense headache, confusion, trouble speaking, loss of balance, face drooping, sudden blurred vision and more.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of stroke

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Off-duty models stepped out in nonchalant style, pairing the jeans with basic tops and simple belts, while fashion show attendees elevated the laidback fits with button-down denim shirts, neckties and colorful knitwear.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Temperatures begin a cooling trend on Friday, with Moderate HeatRisk in the foothill thermal belts and in Sacramento; Minor HeatRisk elsewhere.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

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