give-and-take
noun
1
: the practice of making mutual concessions : compromise
2
: a usually good-natured exchange (as of ideas or comments)
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Examples of give-and-take in a Sentence
a give-and-take about what we should do Saturday night
negotiating the terms of the deal will require some give-and-take on both sides
enjoyed the flirty give-and-take between the two romantic lead characters
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The modern model: A divided system The U.S. began shifting from this relatively constructive give-and-take among the founders in the late 1820s.
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Peter Kastor, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
The give-and-take extends to the court, where UC San Diego has roared out of the gates.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
But there’s another sense of dealing with things, which centers on a give-and-take.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 31 Dec. 2024
His minutes will probably require some sort of give-and-take if Malone decides playing him at center is the best path forward for Denver’s frontcourt.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
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Peter Kastor, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
The give-and-take extends to the court, where UC San Diego has roared out of the gates.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
But there’s another sense of dealing with things, which centers on a give-and-take.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 31 Dec. 2024
His minutes will probably require some sort of give-and-take if Malone decides playing him at center is the best path forward for Denver’s frontcourt.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for give-and-take
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“Give-and-take.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give-and-take. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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