like for like
Example Sentences
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He committed to building like for like — each new house similar in size to the one it replaces — and to building them individually with high-quality materials and no ADUs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
But too often when thinking of reciprocity, we think of like for like, or divvying up expenses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
A counter application has been submitted by MVL Properties, Electric Group's parent company, to have them reinstated "like for like" in the event of demolition.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2024
Paul Arguin and Chris Taylor, authors of the new “Fabulous Modern Cookies,” support a well-placed swap of like for like, saving money and frazzle.
From Washington Post • Dec. 5, 2022
Retaliate, rē-tal′i-āt, v.t. to return like for like: to repay.—v.i. to return like for like.—n.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Various
