tat
Example Sentences
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He praised Powell’s avoidance of engaging in tit for tat with the president.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
In this tit for tat, though, California’s threats to respond have thus far proved ineffectual.
From Slate • Aug. 19, 2025
Russian statecraft follows closely the principle of proportionality, which means for every tit, there must be a tat.
From BBC • May 16, 2024
Against the yen, the dollar was also a tad softer tat 147.59.
From Reuters • Sep. 18, 2023
If it isn't tat from Taiwan, I paid far too much for something I'll only use twice.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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