in return

phrase

: in reciprocation, compensation, or repayment

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North Korea has expanded cooperation with Russia in recent years by supplying troops and ammunition to support its war against Ukraine in return for economic and military assistance. ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 By using this platform, Scott can offer her novel to readers without asking for any compensation in return. Keziah Weir, Vanity Fair, 13 Aug. 2026 With this approach, creditors are asked to accept less than the amount owed in return for a lump-sum payment. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Balfour-Browne and other plaintiffs bought more than $13 million worth of Meta Eagle Club NFTs based on Yosef’s work and were promised benefits in return, says the suit. Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in return

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“In return.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20return. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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