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He committed to building like for like — each new house similar in size to the one it replaces — and to building them individually with high-quality materials and no ADUs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Lysol maker Reckitt Benckiser RKT -3.46%decrease; red down pointing triangle booked a rise in first-quarter like for like revenue, helped by strong emerging markets growth, though a weak cold-and-flu season in Europe hurt performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Paul Arguin and Chris Taylor, authors of the new “Fabulous Modern Cookies,” support a well-placed swap of like for like, saving money and frazzle.

From Washington Post • Dec. 5, 2022

In the first half of the year, group sales grew 52% like for like, including a 55.2% jump for cognac.

From Reuters • Oct. 22, 2021

This is but like for like, good father-in-law; now I am in the pulpit, it is your turn to hold your tongue.

From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 07 by Scott, Walter, Sir




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