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in exchange

Idioms

Also, in exchange for. In return (for something or someone), as in Jim lent Bill his motorcycle, and Bill offered his car in exchange, or At the party, the guests were given cookies in exchange for the ones they brought. [Late 1500s]

Example Sentences

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Supermarket chain Spar separately confirmed the recall, saying customers would be able to return affected products in exchange for a full refund.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

A former Nigerian oil minister accused of being treated to luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK in exchange for granting government contracts has denied asking for or taking bribes.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

France's ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy at an appeals trial Tuesday said he was "innocent", rejecting charges he had sought Libyan financing for his 2007 election in exchange for helping improve Tripoli's image after deadly bombings.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

On Monday state media said Iran had rejected a temporary cease-fire in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

When they could, they stopped at small farms, where Tristran would put in an afternoon's work in exchange for food and some straw in the barn to sleep upon.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman

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