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negotiate

[ni-goh-shee-eyt] / nɪˈgoʊ ʃiˌeɪt /




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In recent days, lawyers for both sides have gone back and forth to negotiate a start date for a trial that is expected to last weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

Patriarch Abune Mathias urged the government to negotiate with the Saudi authorities and called the inmates "voiceless children" living "under the shadow of death".

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

The plan had taken about six weeks to negotiate between the board and BMW's works council, the source added.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

So far, it’s standing firm—while also leaving room to negotiate.

From Slate Jul. 21, 2026

He sensed the possibility of an opening - room to negotiate.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

Among his secrets: He pays a monthly membership fee for constant access to a primary-care doctor, scores cheap prescriptions by using discounts and manufacturers’ coupons, and negotiates with hospitals and doctors’ offices for deals.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 18, 2026

The European Commission - the bloc's executive arm that negotiates trade deals on behalf of EU member states, has also drawn criticism.

From BBC Apr. 16, 2026

But one possibility would be matters concerning the television rights the league negotiates with media companies.

From Barron's Apr. 9, 2026

In the far corner of the store, a father with his son negotiates a price for a button-up while the song “Te Boté” by Ozuna plays loudly from a hidden speaker.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 13, 2026

While other children of their age learned other things, Estha and Rahel learned how history negotiates its terms and collects its dues from those who break its laws.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy

It comes after The Sunday Times, external reported Farage had negotiated a deal in March and April 2024 with then-Reform leader Richard Tice to return to lead the party.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

Firm leaders say they were disappointed that a top partner negotiated a deal to leave without discussion.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Kelmar also suggested making sure that the healthcare provider will zero out your balance after receiving a negotiated amount.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

US President Donald Trump on Monday voiced optimism at the prospects for a negotiated peace deal with Iran, as the two sides held their fire for a third consecutive day.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

He believed the president was moving too slowly to find a negotiated settlement.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

Jorge Rodriguez, who also is the interim leader's brother, said he hoped to launch an "inclusive and efficient" negotiating process.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

According to a Bloomberg report, negotiating teams from Iran and Oman are trying to reach a deal to resume shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

A negotiating committee for the plaintiffs attorneys in the new settlement said they agreed to the deals after years of litigation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Going to the movies should not require hours of research to choose a theater, negotiating with a scalper or finding AI-aided plots to game the system.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

Now Galtieri is trying to get us back to the negotiating table, but Maggie's told him the only thing she'll discuss is the United Nations' Resolution 502.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell




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