give-and-take
noun
1
: the practice of making mutual concessions : compromise
2
: a usually good-natured exchange (as of ideas or comments)
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Examples of give-and-take in a Sentence
a give-and-take about what we should do Saturday night
negotiating the terms of the deal will require some give-and-take on both sides
enjoyed the flirty give-and-take between the two romantic lead characters
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That kind of give-and-take seems rare in national life at the moment, but Boot touches on other aspects of Reagan’s leadership that are anything but salutary.
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Danny Heitman, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2024
As has been in the past, there are give-and-take elements associated with choosing prestige.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
In right field, Fernando Tatis Jr., who torments the Dodgers with his bat, was in a give-and-take with the customers for nine innings.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
The same goes for the give-and-take often required of friendships.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2024
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Danny Heitman, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2024
As has been in the past, there are give-and-take elements associated with choosing prestige.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
In right field, Fernando Tatis Jr., who torments the Dodgers with his bat, was in a give-and-take with the customers for nine innings.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
The same goes for the give-and-take often required of friendships.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2024
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“Give-and-take.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give-and-take. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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