countersigning

Definition of countersigningnext
present participle of countersign

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • The sentiment voiced by the rabbis did not stop several prominent Jewish politicians in New York, including Representative Jerry Nadler, whose district spans much of Manhattan, and Brad Lander, then New York City’s comptroller, from endorsing Mamdani.
    Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Looking ahead, a major task for the Caucus leadership this year will be endorsing a candidate for mayor in next year’s municipal election.
    Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Fairbanks, Miami’s marquee free agent signing this offseason, earned his first save of the season with a shutout ninth inning.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
  • After recently signing a standard NBA contract after starting the season on a two-way deal, Cain did a little bit of everything with 11 points, five rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes.
    Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • More than 35,000 people were prevented from registering to vote before it was struck down by the courts.
    Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The pair combined for 50 points, 20 rebounds and 15 assists, with Tatum also registering three steals and one block.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Countersigning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countersigning. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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