give-and-take

Example Sentences

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The European Union, with its cumbersome culture of consensus-building and give-and-take, was the most elaborate expression of that political way of life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

Whatever the reason, it’s a shame that one of the couple’s final collaborative works — a very sweet and realistic tale of give-and-take — is all but missing from the documentary about their relationship.

From Salon • Oct. 18, 2025

Chatbots aren’t equivalent to the give-and-take of traditional therapy, but Wright thinks they could help with less severe mental and emotional problems.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2024

“But that’s what negotiation is about. It’s a give-and-take process — not a process where one side comes in and just gets everything that’s on their list.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2023

My increased knowledge led to enriched, stimulating, give-and-take engagement with art.

From "The Annotated Mona Lisa" by Carol Strickland and John Boswell