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And in at least one species, the cotton-top tamarin, moms who have less available help are more likely to reject their infants than their counterparts who are parenting with a group are.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
Meanwhile, Bianco’s deputies have struggled to reduce violent crime — like their counterparts in other counties — though they have made improvements under Bianco, according to state statistics.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
FA officials are said to have been happy to share knowledge with their US counterparts, who also visited the training grounds of Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
You may have heard of roasted chickpeas, but their dark counterparts can also become a perfectly poppable snack.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
AIG FP could attract extremely bright people who were perfectly capable of keeping up with their counterparts at Goldman Sachs.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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