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in return

Idioms  
  1. Also, in return for. In repayment or reciprocation for something, as in I did her many favors and got nothing in return, or In return for your patience, I promise to do a really good job. [c. 1600]


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Israel and Lebanon agreed in November last year to halt Israel’s war with Hezbollah, with Israel withdrawing in return for Hezbollah disarming.

From The Wall Street Journal

People are being offered a £40 shopping voucher in return for completing a money session.

From BBC

Expanding wartime industries, like aerospace, were unionized in return for no-strike pledges.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many governments sell bonds - essentially IOUs - to raise money for public spending and in return they pay interest.

From BBC

For every revived note she gives back to a customer, they give her a few coins in return.

From Barron's