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

According to Hamid's brother, he had been promised a passport, Syrian citizenship, a house, and a weapon, in return for delivering Tice - life-changing rewards.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 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

It was less clear what these small nations received in return, Brincat told AFP.

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 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

The feds cut a deal with Morrison: in return for getting his arrest warrant for assault quashed, he would work as an informant on the Osage murder cases.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann