They devote considerable effort to resolving them, and, as with everything else, they have their counterpoints to make.

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Stereotypically, women are less confrontational and less competitive than their male counterpoints.

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All three provide sharp counterpoints to meaty artichoke hearts preserved in oil.

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In Mr. Cole's first Slow Food Fast contribution, raw tomatoes, baby arugula and fresh mint are the counterpoints to perfectly seared branzino fillets.

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To be sure, there are counterpoints to each of these arguments.

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These savory spirits form perfect counterpoints to the bold flavors commonly found in Scandinavian cuisine: pickled and smoked fishes, ripe cheeses, rye bread and dill-inflected potato salads.

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