counterweight

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In that context, his willingness to speak plainly without resorting to spectacle underscores his enduring role as a moral counterweight in an increasingly volatile political landscape.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

When asked about Germany's support for Israel at a press conference on Thursday, Wenders said: "We cannot really enter the field of politics", describing filmmakers as "the counterweight to politics".

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

The governor looked to define his legacy by touting California’s economic and policy achievements while casting the state as a counterweight to dysfunction in Washington.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

But the necessity of having such a counterweight, and the choice of the labor movement as the obvious contender, is getting more bipartisan attention these days than at any time in recent memory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

She was her resourceful self, but she was also an instinctive counterweight to Ralph’s activity — a fixed center.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen