Infuriated, the Providence Mayor called his counterpart in the Hub of the Universe "low class."

And even President Kim was recently taken to task by the opposition for having called his North Korean counterpart a "serious" leader.

Moreover, the Greek government called its Albanian counterpart for urgent action, since the right of free self-determination is not being guaranteed under these circumstances.

The board obtained a court injunction against the doctor, accusing him of practicing medicine without a license in Kansas, and called its counterpart in Washington.

"He was concerned about it, and he did call his counterpart in Albany," Mr. Williams said.

Last Friday, Harazin called his Royals' counterpart and suggested they talk here during the weekend.

A single-edged sword is called a kirpan, and its double-edged counterpart a khanda or tega.

Secretary Powell called his Danish counterpart on Thursday.

What shall we call her counterpart at home?

Dugan picked up the phone and called his counterpart in Los Angeles.