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in exchange

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  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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“I never advised Kao to make a political contribution in exchange for official action. I never participated in, witnessed or had knowledge of any illegal political contribution.”

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

Not the tenant, who was promised frozen rents and gave up a six-figure asset in exchange.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

The company makes it clear that the cleaning service is priced with data collection in mind, providing customers with an inexpensive cleaning in exchange for using their home as a training ground.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Portugal committed to a deep restructuring of the airline in 2021 in exchange for EU approval of 3.2 billion euros of public aid to keep it afloat.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

They would come to town and bring corn and millet, sorghum, and beans and take the T-shirts or other clothes the UN had given us in exchange.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau

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