counterpoint

Example Sentences

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With Christian nationalism on the rise, America needs the theological counterpoint that progressive congregations provide.

From Salon

The counterpoint is there could times it would be more advantageous to take the same points as the opposition - even if that's zero - rather take a risk and be three worse off.

From BBC

At a time when many are asking why top candidates would want to be UCLA’s football coach, it’s time to consider a counterpoint.

From Los Angeles Times

She was held up as a counterpoint to the supposedly slutty teenage girls he spent his time sneering at for the camera.

From Salon

Fresh: Here is your counterpoint: the crisp, bright note that keeps all the richness from feeling heavy.

From Salon