Example Sentences

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Each of the three has demonstrated long-term loyalty to the outgoing mayor, and he has reciprocated by putting them atop agencies of which they have varying levels of subject-matter expertise.

From New York Times • Oct. 6, 2021

I don’t think Tennessee has reciprocated its end of the deal over the last number of years.

From Fox News • Sep. 16, 2021

The president has reciprocated, mentioning Cook in dozens of public statements in the three years since he was elected.

From The Verge • Nov. 20, 2019

Trump has reciprocated this week, paying respects to Bush on Twitter, in person at the Capitol and through other gestures.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2018

In his Fig for Momus, Lodge has reciprocated these friendly courtesies.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 7 "Drama" to "Dublin" by Various