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something in return



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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

But he's made it clear he expects something in return if there is to be a full normalisation of relations.

From BBC • May 14, 2025

Kuemper’s contract would have ended when the season did, so by trading him, Blake assured the team it would get something in return.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2025

Bodega wanted something from me, so I would ask something in return.

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez




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