counterpart
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What may matter more is whether the legacy of the undoubted personal warmth between the British sovereign and his American counterpart can be leveraged into a more stable relationship between their governments.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
An American diplomat and his Chinese counterpart pried the combatants apart.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
The country's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has also spoken to his South African counterpart Ronald Lamola, who promised a full investigation and expressed empathy for the victims.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
The tit-for-tat escalation cooled off after Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping agreed to a one-year truce in October, but manufacturers at the bustling Guangdong market told AFP that US orders had dwindled.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
His counterpart was William Turner, who owned a tavern and two general stores.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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