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

“D-I-V-O-R-C-E, you know — it’s always give and take to meet each other’s needs,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

This may be what he wants: a give and take, of sorts.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood