reciprocated

Example Sentences

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Nevertheless her desire to turn the page may not be reciprocated.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

They harmonized beautifully over a tightly-apertured standard about reciprocated sweetness — a song performed at the scale of a treat in the home of a refugee.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

He capably conveys Doug’s quietly growing affection for Kayleen, but also his confusion and uncertainty about whether or when it might be reciprocated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

The new Green leader reciprocated with public praise for Corbyn on Radio 4 shortly afterwards.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025

Lots of us reach out to those different from ourselves, or to those more famous or successful than we are, but that gesture isn’t always reciprocated.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell