counterpart

Example Sentences

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Lebanese army chief Rodolphe Haykal left on Saturday to meet his powerful Pakistani counterpart Asim Munir, with a Lebanon-based source telling AFP the visit was linked to the broader peace talks.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Xi will be in North Korea from 8-9 June at the invitation of his counterpart Kim Jong Un.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

When that level was breached in late April, it was quickly followed by the dollar sliding by more than 2% against its Japanese counterpart, prompting speculation among traders and analysts that Japanese authorities had intervened.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

During the Getty Center’s closure, its coastal counterpart, the Getty Villa, will remain open to the public and house a special collection of works borrowed from the Center.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

When the leader won a set of points in this manner, she could “give birth to,” or activate, the next member of her team, who would play their counterpart on the other team.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo