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

"Students worked hard all year and, on a like for like basis, improved their marks in the exam significantly this year, but still received a grade 3 in both years," he said.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 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

Now I will return you like for like.

From Caleb Williams Or Things as They Are by Godwin, William