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Recent Examples of reciprocation
As detailed by Flourish Together, selfish behavior in relationships often manifests through unilateral decision-making, dismissive responses, and an expectation that one partner will cater to the other's needs without reciprocation.
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Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Play the game, go after the reciprocation, and watch the comments roll in.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
The United States was open for business to its adversaries, without reciprocation.
—Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
With admiration and love, reciprocation isn’t necessary.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
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Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Play the game, go after the reciprocation, and watch the comments roll in.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
The United States was open for business to its adversaries, without reciprocation.
—Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
With admiration and love, reciprocation isn’t necessary.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for reciprocation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciprocation
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During a recent sit-down with Willie D, the rapper spoke his mind about dating, social media and the backlash he’s received, and most importantly, to him, whether the ancestors of America’s enslaved people are owed recompense.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
3 Sep. 2019
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While many world leaders made the trek to Kyiv to stand with Ukrainian leaders, Mr. Trump focused on sealing a deal to claim the country’s natural resources as recompense for military aid.—
Peter Baker,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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With the substitution of Thommy and Zorhan Bassong at the hour mark, Sporting started to settle in with fresher legs.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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Maresca insisted the substitution was down to broader tactical considerations, but his choice left little room to envision a significant role for the 18-year-old in the defining stretch of Chelsea’s season.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Bench coach Don Kelly, a Pittsburgh-area native, would be the obvious replacement if the team chose to make a move.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The replacement must be a Republican who lives in the district.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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There's also great uncertainty as Trump seeks negotiations with China and begins talks with other counties whose larger tariffs were delayed by 90 days.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Oman’s capital, Muscat, hosted the first round of negotiations between Araghchi and Witkoff last weekend, which saw the two men meet face to face after indirect talks.—
Matthew Lee and Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Instead of handing off the transaction, brands retain customer data, measure full-funnel performance, and deliver a consistent shopping experience.—
Jamie Gutfreund,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Pick 12 Dallas Wings The Wings netted this pick from Phoenix in the four-team Sabally/Thomas transaction.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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How the two sides got here A nuclear deal was reached in 2015 between Iran and world powers, including the US, under which Iran had agreed to limit its nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of sanctions that have crippled its economy.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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Atlanta sent the Los Angeles Rams the 46th and 242nd picks in this year’s draft and its first-round pick next year in exchange for the Pearce pick and the 101st pick in this year’s draft.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Reciprocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocation. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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