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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  • Most are unaware of any campus programs designed to foster such exchanges.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • According to Global, the text exchanges demonstrate that Bosworth had too close a relationship with the winning bidder, its construction partner, and its lobbyist.
    Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025

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“Quid pro quos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quid%20pro%20quos. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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