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reciprocation

[ri-sip-ruh-key-shuhn] / rɪˌsɪp rəˈkeɪ ʃən /


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

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

After years of collaborating with others, Akers is starting to feel reciprocation from her community with the opening of Saint Helen’s House.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 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

"I'm grateful for everything she's done for me and others, completely out of kindness with no expectation for reciprocation."

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2023

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




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