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

But too often when thinking of reciprocity, we think of like for like, or divvying up expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 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

Now, Finn and his people were rejoiced exceedingly when they heard Conan’s award—that he asked from Avarta nothing more than like for like.

From The Irish Fairy Book by Various