as in counter
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
a police crackdown that's intended as a neutralizer on the rising violence
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Examples of these newer antihistamines include: Oral decongestants, such as pseudoephedrine, which is typically found behind the counter.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025 -
Last fall, continuous glucose monitors became available over the counter.—
Jia Jung,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Debt underwriting revenue, however, was a slight offset, declining slightly due to lower leveraged finance activity.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
16 July 2025
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At that rate, afforestation offsets would cost the 200 largest fossil fuel companies around $10.8 trillion — or roughly 11% of global GDP, according to the study.—
Hayley Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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Spending controls and a rigid technical rulebook, rather than balance of performance, then, will be the plan.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
31 July 2025
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The ways that chia seeds can lower blood pressure include promoting mineral balance and improving heart function.1 Another way chia seeds lower blood pressure is through a mechanism similar to that of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, a class of blood pressure medications.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
31 July 2025
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“Neutralizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralizer. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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