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tit for tat



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He praised Powell’s avoidance of engaging in tit for tat with the president.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

But neither side seems to regard the sort of tit for tat exchanges we have seen this week as marking a return to all-out war.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

In this tit for tat, though, California’s threats to respond have thus far proved ineffectual.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2025

It's a tit for tat, following fresh U.S. curbs on chip exports.

From Reuters • Oct. 20, 2023

He'll probably give you tit for tat every time, anyhow.

From A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism by Sinclair, Upton




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