The secretary of defense met with his 'counterparts' in Asia to discuss the nuclear crisis.
Metal tools replaced their stone 'counterparts' many, many years ago.
the lead actress and her male 'counterpart'
(..) The Navy is still declining to release the woman's name, but Senator DeHaven's office is confirming that G.I. Jane... has outlasted many of her male counterparts in the elite Navy program, said to be one of the most grueling anywhere. Said to be one of the most grueling anywhere. (..)1997 G.I. Jane