give-and-take

Example Sentences

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Sam and Mary give and take in equal measure, wrapped in a continuum made from red silk.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

There’s a lesson there, though, in the never-ending give and take between popular folk and commercial pop music.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

I think it's a respect thing as much as anything and I'll give and take that.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

The ride’s namesake song plays give and take with “Jingle Bells” and seasonal adornments adorably enliven the leisurely boat ride with even more cheer.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

With their loose sentence structure and the melodic give and take allowing a team approach to conversation I knew they were Guyanese.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline