like for like
Example Sentences
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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
"Students worked hard all year and, on a like for like basis, improved their marks in the exam significantly this year, but still received a grade 3 in both years," he said.
From BBC • Aug. 29, 2024
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
He could now give back like for like.
From The Lion of Janina The Last Days of the Janissaries by Jókai, Mór
