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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in return

It's a stance also taken by women activists in the diaspora and human rights groups who say dialogue has been a one-way street, with the Taliban not offering any significant changes in return.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

It’s not quite quantitative easing, because the Federal Reserve is lending Japan money in return for temporary ownership of Treasurys in repurchase agreements, rather than outright buying the Treasurys.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

The covered-call strategy is essentially one that gives up some of the upside of the underlying index, in return for generating income by writing covered-call options.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026

And in return, they surely will win a third consecutive championship against a withering and overmatched group of pretenders that could add Skubal only in their dreams.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026

“Me. I’m willing to do you a favor if, in return, you, one day, do a small favor for me.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein