counterpart
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While the American president videoconferences with his Chinese counterpart, Vivien and Alice speed to Hong Kong, seeking information on a rogue protest group with covert members in both American and Chinese power circles.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Other high-profile Westminster pets include Downing Street's chief mouser, Larry the cat, and his Foreign Office counterpart Palmerston, who died in February after retiring to Bermuda.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
As Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives for talks with his counterpart Xi Jinping, here is what AFP knows about the proposed pipeline:
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Gay comedian Sam Oh peered over to his roastee, Julian Stern, and prepared his first stream of jabs at his straight counterpart.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
The feeling of guilt which has caused all of the mob-fear and mob-hysteria is the counterpart of his own hate.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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Against All Odds: Contra and Counter
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