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quid pro quos

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a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another in politics nobody does something for nothing: there's always a quid pro quo involved

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Recent Examples of quid pro quos But that excuse was roundly derided, given that CBS owner Paramount Global was in the process of being acquired by Skydance, and needed government approval from an administration that has frequently demanded quid pro quos. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026 While lobbying can help strengthen relationships with legislators, outright quid pro quos are not allowed, experts told IndyStar. — Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025

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exchanges

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One of the sharpest exchanges came during a dispute over Flock Safety surveillance cameras.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
The court documents also include screenshots of text message exchanges between Berry and Martinez and an email from their son’s school about his disruptive behavior days after the alleged incident.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

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