counterpoint

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Of course, Woodland has never led the harshly spot-lit life of Woods, but his openness regarding his struggles is an interesting counterpoint to Tiger's ultra-private existence.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Coming so soon after 1776, France’s revolution has always served as the brutal counterpoint to America’s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Powell’s counterpoint is that while those possibilities are incorporated into the Fed’s projections, their magnitude and persistence remain uncertain.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

The ceremony has long served as a counterpoint to the Oscars: looser, more unpredictable, typically mounted in a beach tent by the Santa Monica Pier.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

“You can give the counterpoint afterward,” Gary said.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix