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in exchange

  1. 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]



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In exchange, Israel will release 250 prisoners serving life sentences and 1,700 Gazans detained since the war broke out.

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The first, which both sides are implementing, requires Israel to withdraw from parts of Gaza, surge in humanitarian aid and release thousands of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for around 20 living Israeli hostages and the bodies of around 28 more.

The defense and prosecution may also meet to discuss a plea bargain, wherein the accused may plead guilty in exchange for a lesser sentence or reduced charges.

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It operates a platform that allows users to carry out cyber-attacks in exchange for a percentage of extortion proceeds.

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In exchange, universities that agree to the terms would get more favorable access to federal research grants and additional funding, as well as other benefits.

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