as in exchange
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 quo
While lobbying can help strengthen relationships with legislators, outright quid pro quos are not allowed, experts told IndyStar.
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Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025
In the end, though, the evidence pointed more to a breakdown in procedures for vetting donations than to a quid pro quo.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
The Second Circuit also rejected some of the other arguments made, such as the quid pro quo principle applies only in the exchange is for goods and services.
—Timothy M. Todd, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Hong Kong — Nvidia and AMD have agreed to pay the US government 15% of their revenues from semiconductor sales to China in exchange for export licenses, an unprecedented quid pro quo arrangement aimed at solidifying America’s AI business dominance while maintaining trade ties with China.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
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Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025
In the end, though, the evidence pointed more to a breakdown in procedures for vetting donations than to a quid pro quo.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
The Second Circuit also rejected some of the other arguments made, such as the quid pro quo principle applies only in the exchange is for goods and services.
—Timothy M. Todd, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Hong Kong — Nvidia and AMD have agreed to pay the US government 15% of their revenues from semiconductor sales to China in exchange for export licenses, an unprecedented quid pro quo arrangement aimed at solidifying America’s AI business dominance while maintaining trade ties with China.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quid pro quo
exchange
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The exchange between Homan and the FBI agents was recorded, according to multiple news reports.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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In exchange for the benefits, the Midway Rising team will be granted special rights, including the ability to construct the low-income housing units at any time within the project’s phasing plan, so long as certain conditions are met.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Quid pro quo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quid%20pro%20quo. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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