reciprocated

Example Sentences

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"While he may have sought to foster a personal relationship, I was never interested in that and never reciprocated."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Since the Cold War, the U.S. had provided a “nuclear umbrella” to other nations, which reciprocated by holding a disproportionate share of their reserves in dollars and Treasury securities, he wrote in an email.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

One veteran of Whitehall's corridors told me: "The contempt for the civil service, now amply reciprocated, has left the means by which politicians implement their policy frightened and wary."

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Trout’s loyalty has been reciprocated by the fans.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Since the Lilienthals were supportive of Bobby, he reciprocated with gifts: a television satellite dish, a vacuum cleaner, leather goods that he’d buy on trips to Vienna, and special gifts for birthdays and other holidays.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady