- present participle of negotiate.
negotiating
Example Sentences
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Deputies located the trailer around 1 p.m. and began negotiating with the elder Hendrickson for their release around 4 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
Unable to wait any longer for treatment on the NHS, she saved, borrowed and raised money on GoFundMe for private treatment, even negotiating with the surgeon's secretary for the best deal.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Mediators have attempted to bring both sides back to the negotiating table.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
If Iran was to be defeated or driven to the negotiating table, the battles would need to be won in the air and at sea, U.S. officials have said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
It removed the difficulty of hiding in the cellar, negotiating Mrs. Fletcher’s comings and goings.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
