tat

Example Sentences

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He praised Powell’s avoidance of engaging in tit for tat with the president.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

In this tit for tat, though, California’s threats to respond have thus far proved ineffectual.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2025

Instead of tit for tat, the prime minister is pivoting Canada with precision toward alternative trade blocs like Europe and the Pacific Rim.

From Salon • Aug. 11, 2025

Russian statecraft follows closely the principle of proportionality, which means for every tit, there must be a tat.

From BBC • May 16, 2024

If it isn't tat from Taiwan, I paid far too much for something I'll only use twice.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell