How to Use reciprocity in a Sentence

reciprocity

noun
  • The proposal calls for reciprocity in trade relations.
  • Yet their rise could erode the norm of reciprocity a little, too.
    — Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Unique is great, lack of reciprocity is not.
    — Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
  • But what happens when both sides don’t see reciprocity the same way?
    — Mark Delwiche, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Mar. 2018
  • The reciprocity bias is alive and well.
    — Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Ohio has reciprocity agreements with more than three dozen states.
    — Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 15 Mar. 2022
  • An open stance invites reciprocity; a closed one sparks doubt.
    — Vanessa Van Edwards, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Trust is also built with reciprocity in terms of your sharing.
    — Tracy Brower, Forbes, 7 May 2023
  • That is unless the state has a reciprocity agreement with your home state or doesn’t levy an income tax.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
  • That is, unless the state has a reciprocity agreement with your home state or doesn’t levy an income tax.
    — Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Word travels fast, as do tales of reciprocity (or lack thereof).
    — Dave Shaby, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2021
  • There's a reciprocity among the people, and with the land itself.
    — Paola Miglio, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
  • Some areas with a lot of commuters who cross state lines have reciprocity agreements.
    — Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Show up for those who have proven their dedication and reciprocity to you.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Show up for those who have proven their dedication and reciprocity to you.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
  • The world needs to learn to treat one another and love one another in a reciprocity rhythm.
    — Darick Spears, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2022
  • To build a space with our own rules of reciprocity, care, and enthusiasm.
    — Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
  • There are about 37 states that grant reciprocity, though the rules are different in each one.
    — Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2021
  • Many people do not entertain these days, and those who do are getting fed up with the lack of reciprocity.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Spruks expounded on the noble goal of reciprocity but changed few minds.
    — Harvey Solomon, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Feb. 2020
  • For that matter, the Brits could carry out reciprocity as well.
    — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2022
  • McGetrick says his study is the first to look at reciprocity between humans and dogs.
    — Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 July 2021
  • Americans do not need a visa or to pay a reciprocity fee to enter either country.
    — Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2023
  • The most common thing that all the world religions have is that ethic of reciprocity, that golden rule.
    — Peggy O’Hare, ExpressNews.com, 7 May 2020
  • Seeking support is important, for the eighth house is a place of reciprocity.
    — Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2023
  • Now that lack of reciprocity is just one ripple in a growing lake of transatlantic discontent.
    — Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2021
  • This would ensure that reciprocity, balance and proportion are part of the process.
    — Christopher R. Hill and Thomas R. Pickering, star-telegram, 11 June 2018
  • This is a time to assert your needs while committing to reciprocity and mutual growth.
    — Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024
  • When a system is in equilibrium, no energy goes in or out and such reciprocity is the rule.
    — Quanta Magazine, 11 Nov. 2021
  • The first is the lack of reciprocity in terms of tariffs, market access, and investment.
    — Emily Stewart, Vox, 8 July 2018

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