RECALL BEFORE REVEAL

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To act against an influence in order to reduce or cancel its effect.

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counteract

The editor added a factual note to counteract a misleading impression in the headline.
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Clear name labels proved effectual during the trial, allowing customers to identify their parcels without asking an assistant. The manager also moved a tall display to counteract the blocked view of the shelf from the entrance.
From Does the Change Actually Work?.
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