logrollings

noun

plural of logrolling
as in quid pro quos

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  1. quid pro quos
  2. trucks
  3. swaps
  4. exchanges
  5. transactions
  6. negotiations
  7. commutations
  8. trade-offs
Noun
  • 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
Definition of quid pro quos
Noun
  • In the area between the church and the bay, which is separate from the city park, trucks serve food and coffee.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The trucks wait until all those in the area are ready before traveling in convoys to packing plants, accompanied by police patrols to prevent robberies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of trucks
Noun
  • On Wall Street, the founders observed how institutional investors sought to trade such uncertain binary outcomes as Brexit and the 2016 presidential election through proxies such as swaps, options, and other risk curves.
    — Carson Becker, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026
  • In response, the CFTC has said that the Commodity Exchange Act gives it sole power over swaps and futures contracts, preempting state laws.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of swaps
Noun
  • In a series of email exchanges starting at the end of July with Levine Cava and Lourdes Gomez, director of the county’s Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources, Rosenberg pointedly asked whether the county approach is the right one.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the sometimes contentious exchanges, Attorney Dave Westland, representing the developer, said that his client is agreeable to all of the remedies proposed by the town.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of exchanges
Noun
  • That probe was led by board member Susie Giordano, who reviewed 11 export transactions and found no evidence anyone at the company tried to circumvent export controls or was aware of any product diversion.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Treasury's statement noted that violations can carry civil or criminal penalties, and that foreign financial institutions facilitating transactions for those sanctioned under one of the relevant executive orders could face secondary sanctions.
    — Richard Escobedo, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of transactions
Noun
  • Since negotiations stalled Friday, the US has imposed 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce a new round of economic pressure on Iran to force it back into negotiations.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of negotiations
Noun
  • Oyer said part of her job was following the White House’s policy goals on commutations.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • Interim Ohio Republican Attorney General Andy Wilson expressed relief that DeWine didn't choose to use commutations and that his office will continue working to uphold the current law.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Definition of commutations
Noun
  • Governing requires trade-offs, and honest leaders should explain them instead of pretending that borrowing offers a painless alternative.
    — Carolyn Bourdeaux, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Goals must be defined, trade-offs evaluated and success measured appropriately.
    — Alex Shahidi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of trade-offs
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