something in return

Example Sentences

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Xi will likely want something in return, says Wendy Cutler, senior vice president at the Asia Society Policy Institute, who spent decades as a U.S. diplomat and trade negotiator.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

He raised millions, but noted that rich parents often wanted something in return.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Human rights groups say they are often held as leverage, released only when Iran receives something in return.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2025

Again, if the tribes were to get something in return, such as concessions on internet wagering, the equation could change.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2025

“Come,” said she, “I will tell you something, in return for what you have told me. He did speak yesterday—that is, he wrote, and was refused.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen