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
It’s this beautiful give-and-take of a group of friends because life just doesn’t stop life-ing.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025
In that period, Alaska’s board adopted what is described in the proxy filing as “a give-and-take approach.”
From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2024
My increased knowledge led to enriched, stimulating, give-and-take engagement with art.
From "The Annotated Mona Lisa" by Carol Strickland and John Boswell
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
