- 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
And it’s happening right before everybody retreats to the bargaining table for the negotiation that will determine the future of the sport.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
In addition to firefighters and sheriff’s deputies, the new system would apply to bargaining units for district attorney investigators, deputy medical examiners and county lifeguards.
From Los Angeles Times ● 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
It’s a bargaining session, things are about to be exchanged.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
