as in negotiation
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as in negotiating
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
they bargained with the car salesman for half an hour before settling on a price
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as in agreeing
to come to an arrangement as to a course of action
I really hadn't bargained on buying a whole case of Girl Scout cookies, just a couple of boxes
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as in arranging
to bring about through discussion and compromise
bargained the price of the painting down to a figure that the artist could still live with
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Recent Examples of bargaining
Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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This week’s East and Gulf Coast dockworker strike was the first in decades in those regions, but the union isn’t new to bargaining over technology.
—Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bargaining
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Israel does not commit to ending the war in the agreement but has committed to engage in negotiations to enter the next phase of the deal — which would lead to the full withdrawal of Israeli troops.Mick Krever, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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In law, virtual assistants could provide instant risk assessments in contract negotiations, minimizing legal ambiguities.Ruchir Brahmbhatt, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, financing customers from your own balance sheet can strain resources, while negotiating credit facilities often involves lengthy and intricate processes.Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The negotiating feat, which unlocked more than 170 riverfront acres for redevelopment into housing, retail, restaurants and a potential new stadium, is likely to become a legacy achievement for Bowser should all go as planned and marks a stunning reversal of fortune for the city heading into 2025.Meagan Flynn, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
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By then, Penn State was already on its way to the Big Ten, with the Presidents of the league’s Universities agreeing in June 1990 to make the Nittany Lions the conference’s 11th school.Tim Casey, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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By halfway through the 2025 ceremony, the internet was pretty unanimous in agreeing that Glaser ate and left no crumbs.Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
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Automate savings, where possible Automated changes, like increasing workplace 401(k) plan contributions, setting up direct deposits from paychecks into dedicated savings accounts, and arranging for monthly transfers into an IRA and/or 529 college savings accounts all add up quickly, McBride said.Cora Lewis and Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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The trailer for With Love, Meghan was released two weeks ahead of the show's premiere and features the Duchess performing a number of activities from tending to a beehive to arranging flowers at a shop and hosting a mix of friends and celebrity guests.Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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But former officials familiar with the subject argue the vast changes that have swept through the region over the past four years and particularly in recent months also provide new chances for a grand bargain.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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Oklahoma delivered their end of the bargain, notching two second-place 9.95s and not counting a score below 9.875.Caroline Price, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Six other people were also arrested and face a litany of charges, including cash transactions involving drug offenses and conspiracy.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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And as many shoppers ditched cash for plastic cards or mobile payment apps, businesses have seen credit card transactions swell.Bill Hardekopf, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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None of those dealings appear to have been underway while Bondi was representing the companies, but elsewhere Bondi disclosed some prior matters involving the DOJ that are ongoing.Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
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In the same report, sources familiar with Bieber’s business dealings said he was focused on resolving his predicament with Braun at the time.Billboard Staff, Billboard, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Bargaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bargaining. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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