reciprocation

Example Sentences

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Finally, seek forgiveness without expecting reciprocation, says Moore, author of “Peaceful Discipline.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

But due to a lack of reciprocation in public by the men in question, she was often humiliated, with the press using unsavoury headlines to describe her.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2024

Peruvians can still avoid the Darien jungle by flying to El Salvador, which introduced visa-free travel for them in December in reciprocation for a similar move by Peru’s government.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024

Museum loans are typically made in expectation of future reciprocation, but obviously not this one.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2024

He waved back to everyone in elegant reciprocation and showered generous handfuls of foil-covered Hershey kisses to the rejoicing multitudes.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller