- present participle of bargain.
bargaining
Example Sentences
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The EU parliament's trade committee chief, Bernd Lange, said ahead of Sefcovic's trip that this "economic crisis in China" gives the EU "bargaining power".
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Under a collective bargaining agreement, the Assn. of Western Pulp and Paper Workers obtained benefits for those impacted, including extended medical coverage and severance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
The picket by 33,000 machinists secured the workers a 38% wage hike over their four-year contract and demonstrated the power of the Seattle-area bargaining bloc.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
You’ll hear a lot about how the way this postseason sets up, or how it plays out, could impact the bargaining.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
He seemed to sense the bargaining that was taking place.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
