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Meanings of tit-for-tat in English

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Usage of tit-for-tat in English
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But pockets of violence remain and tit-for-tat killings on both sides continued.
Reuters
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This time, though, there is no obvious way to end the tit-for-tat.
Reuters
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The descent of Anglo-Russian relations into a tit-for-tat row is quite spectacular.
The Guardian
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The plot to assassinate William on Turn-ham Green might have been tit-for-tat.
The confusion
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As the verbal tit-for-tat unfolded, the church didn't pull its punches either.
Radio NZ
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Locals warned the death of the Luo man could spark tit-for-tat violence.
Reuters
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Russia's Foreign Ministry has said it is working on possible tit-for-tat retaliatory measures.
Reuters
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The two countries have been engaged in a tit-for-tat trade war this year.
Radio NZ
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Cycles of tit-for-tat violence continued despite Djotodia's resignation from the presidency in January.
Reuters
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That would put pressure on other countries, raising the risk of tit-for-tat moves.
Reuters
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In response, London expelled 23 Russian diplomats, prompting a tit-for-tat move by Moscow.
The South African
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Moscow has also ordered 23 British diplomats to leave in a tit-for-tat response.
Radio NZ
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It is dangerous to think nuclear-armed nations can engage in a tit-for-tat spiral.
The Guardian
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Dozens have died in tit-for-tat killings by ethnic militia this year.
Reuters
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The trade spat is escalating as the two countries make tit-for-tat tariff threats.
Reuters
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The latest round of tit-for-tat tariffs could further hurt China's already slowing economy.
Reuters
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