counterpart
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His Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, called the video "deeply troubling".
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Gay comedian Sam Oh peered over to his roastee, Julian Stern, and prepared his first stream of jabs at his straight counterpart.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Like its US counterpart, the UK show has a cold open - beginning immediately with a sketch before going to a title sequence, opening credits and then an opening monologue from the guest host.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping discussed Iran during their high-stakes summit earlier this week, but there appeared to be little headway on Iran.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
The one on the north bank was built against the bluff with the Red Keep frowning above,- its counterpart on the south shore had its footing in the water.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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