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

He gave the Sweden Democrats significant influence over government policy -- especially on crime and immigration -- in return for support in parliament.

From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026

The Thailand-based entrepreneur said he expected "nothing personally" in return aside from "a party that is ready for government".

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Instead, Canada rejected the proposal, and made further demands and offered little in return, the White House said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

Playway has “stakes in hundreds of games” being developed in Poland, as it provides seed money to smaller developers in return for high ownership stakes when products are released,” he said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026

He wanted to give the unicorn something: some kind of gift in return for its trust.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell