quid pro quos

plural of quid pro quo
as in exchanges
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another in politics nobody does something for nothing: there's always a quid pro quo involved

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Recent Examples of quid pro quos While lobbying can help strengthen relationships with legislators, outright quid pro quos are not allowed, experts told IndyStar. Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025
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exchanges
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  • The exchanges have included headline-making ripostes from Christian Pulisic and his entourage.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Throughout its journey through Scorpio, Mercury will interact with several planets, which will continue to influence our conversations and exchanges.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025

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“Quid pro quos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quid%20pro%20quos. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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