counterpart
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"Is it a crude pressure tactic?," his Iranian counterpart asked.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is leading the American side for the proposed AI discussions, while Beijing has not yet designated its counterpart.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
And that is because Gunners boss Mikel Arteta must overcome a master strategist and inspirational footballing architect in his PSG counterpart Luis Enrique.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron said he would speak with Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian later Tuesday, as world leaders pressure Iran to negotiate an end to the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
It sparked a lively exchange of ideas and tunes between countries, but also between contemporary church music and its secular counterpart.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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