counterweight

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In that context, his willingness to speak plainly without resorting to spectacle underscores his enduring role as a moral counterweight in an increasingly volatile political landscape.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

One overlooked area to consider is midcap stocks — those of medium-size companies that can get overlooked as investors consider small-cap companies as a counterweight to familiar large caps.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

Days later, Carney delivered a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he urged smaller nations to band together as an economic counterweight to larger powers.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

The governor looked to define his legacy by touting California’s economic and policy achievements while casting the state as a counterweight to dysfunction in Washington.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

She was her resourceful self, but she was also an instinctive counterweight to Ralph’s activity — a fixed center.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen