as in compromise
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement
it will take some negotiation, but I think we can get each side to agree to a cease-fire
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In the role, Grenell is expected to be tasked with speaking with countries in and beyond the region about the Iran issue as well as taking Tehran's temperature on possible negotiations, said one of the people.
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Trevor Hunnicutt and Steve Holland, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Nov. 28, 2024
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and enlargement commissioner Marta Kos released a joint statement Sunday on the Georgian government’s decision to suspend negotiations.
—Sophiko Megrelidze, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Graham also told Axios that Trump needs to reach a negotiation in Gaza before turning to other key foreign policy focuses, like a regional alliance against Iran.
—Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024
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Trevor Hunnicutt and Steve Holland, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Advertisement World & Nation Georgia suspends talks on joining European Union, accusing bloc of blackmail
Nov. 28, 2024
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and enlargement commissioner Marta Kos released a joint statement Sunday on the Georgian government’s decision to suspend negotiations.
—Sophiko Megrelidze, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Graham also told Axios that Trump needs to reach a negotiation in Gaza before turning to other key foreign policy focuses, like a regional alliance against Iran.
—Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024
Learn how to earn passive income online, master your money, ace your job interview and salary negotiations, and become an effective communicator.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Negotiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negotiation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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