something in return
Example Sentences
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Xi will likely want something in return, says Wendy Cutler, senior vice president at the Asia Society Policy Institute, who spent decades as a U.S. diplomat and trade negotiator.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
He raised millions, but noted that rich parents often wanted something in return.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Human rights groups say they are often held for leverage, released only when Iran gets something in return.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2025
Again, if the tribes were to get something in return, such as concessions on internet wagering, the equation could change.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2025
Bodega wanted something from me, so I would ask something in return.
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
