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noun

Definition of hagglingnext
as in bargaining

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haggling

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verb

present participle of haggle
as in negotiating
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase had to haggle to get his friend to sell his guitar for 20 bucks

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  1. negotiating
  2. negotiation
  3. transaction
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of negotiating
Noun
  • 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
  • In law, virtual assistants could provide instant risk assessments in contract negotiations, minimizing legal ambiguities.
    Ruchir Brahmbhatt, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of negotiation
Noun
  • 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
  • According to reports, one Apple Pay user in Hungary reported that almost $1,500 was taken out of his account in a series of 74 transactions.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of transaction
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