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Free sign upThe phrase "reply in kind" is grammatically correct and widely used in written English.
You can use this phrase to indicate that someone should respond to an action or expression in a similar manner. For example, "After his kind words, I knew I had to reply in kind."
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O'Gara did add to Munster's lead in the 29th minute only for Farrell to reply in kind eight minutes later after the Munster front row had been penalised.
We reply in kind.
In other areas of disagreement, China has occasionally chosen to reply in kind.
On the hustings, Mr. Obama is more careful to reply in kind.
They're just going to see the emotional pitch of your communique and reply in kind, instead.
Whenever the 01 Brigade spot the Taliban, they loose off rounds from heavy machineguns and the Taliban reply in kind.
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And in a separate interview, Fiorina showed class and grace, as she did not reply in-kind to Trump who, she said, apparently found her competitive.
The letter from Living Dead Dad is a list of heartbreaking observations and confessions that Sugar replies to in kind.
Kim replied in kind.
She shrugs and replies in kind.
Mr. Klaus's camp replied in kind.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com