counterpart
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Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi has called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened "as soon as possible" in talks with his Iranian counterpart.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
The state counterpart to the National Institutes of Health would fund grants and programs for research in biomedicine, climate, wildfire, and infectious disease, among other areas.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
The Australian dollar fell against its U.S. counterpart on signs of escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Macron will speak with Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian later on Tuesday, he said.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
His counterpart was William Turner, who owned a tavern and two general stores.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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Against All Odds: Contra and Counter
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