counterbalance

Example Sentences

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German officials say their strategy will maintain ties to China, but will counterbalance that by strengthening relationships with other nations, like India or Vietnam.

From New York Times

Opponents say the practice is no longer defensible without affirmative action providing a counterbalance.

From Seattle Times

Long seen as a perk for the white and wealthy, opponents say it’s no longer defensible in a world with no counterbalance in affirmative action.

From Seattle Times

The growing power of the mercenary force was a counterbalance to that of the regular armed forces, too — an additional tool with which Mr. Putin protected his own power.

From New York Times

A key reason is that Washington is keen to draw India closer so that it can act as a counterbalance to China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific.

From BBC