"We exchanged words yesterday morning before my sons and I left for the beach," she replied in a detached, flat tone.

When the ships did turn back, most of them only exchanged a few shots before retiring.

They exchanged cards before parting, but didn't see each other for four months.

"I mean, two cars exchanging gunfire before innocent civilians," he said.

(To exchange authorities before an appellate hearing is a practice of the profession).

In some cultures, people often exchange wish lists before major holidays that include gift giving, such as Christmas.

The political contracts exchanged hands a few million times before last year's election, for example.

The teams exchanged several leads over the final two minutes before the Ward's steal and tip-in.

The ships exchanged fire for one hour and a half before parting.

The two leaders exchanged messages before the battle.