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reciprocal

[ri-sip-ruh-kuhl] / rɪˈsɪp rə kəl /


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A secret visit by national security adviser Henry Kissinger the year before laid the groundwork for the presidential trip, alongside reciprocal visits of table tennis teams termed "ping-pong diplomacy".

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

In the nine months following the April 2025 imposition of reciprocal tariffs, Chinese exports to the United States declined by an estimated $109 billion against the 2022-24 baseline.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

The deal includes reciprocal break fees of $475 million for Equinox and $250 million for Orla, and still requires regulatory approvals in both Canada and Mexico, as well as other clearances.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Her manager not only discouraged the collaboration, but failed to mention that Decilveo had expressed a reciprocal interest in working with her.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

She gave him kiss after kiss, but no reciprocal waves of affection rose from him.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger




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