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counterpart

[koun-ter-pahrt] / ˈkaʊn tərˌpɑrt /


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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

Xero reports in New Zealand dollars, which has declined in value against its Australian counterpart.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

In a call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, Wadephul stressed that Germany supported a negotiated solution but that "Iran must completely and verifiably renounce nuclear weapons and immediately open the Strait of Hormuz".

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Lai got to meet players and staff including hat-trick hero Will Patching and his physical counterpart, the real Coleraine manager Ruaidhri Higgins.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 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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