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counterpoint

[koun-ter-point] / ˈkaʊn tərˌpɔɪnt /


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With 25 lots currently in its portfolio, four homes completed and two sold, Ocean Development offers a counterpoint to the narrative that investors will inevitably upend the character that made Altadena so beloved.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Jackson’s speech was in some ways reminiscent of—and provided a counterpoint to—a speech that Justice Samuel Alito gave in 2021 defending the court’s use of the emergency docket.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Pork chops have a long-standing relationship with applesauce — something sweet on the side, a soft counterpoint to the richness.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

As a counterpoint, Lanier had Goodrow detail the addition of features including viewing recommendations, auto-play for videos and ads, and a version of YouTube designed specifically for children.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

The language of their Mexican past sounded in counterpoint to the English of public society.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez



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