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bargaining table

NOUN

negotiation

Synonyms

WEAK

arbitration debate mediation

Example Sentences

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In Iran’s case, U.S. officials say sanctions have caused significant economic costs and played a role in forcing Tehran to the bargaining table.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

Both sides said they remain at the bargaining table.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Would the US president be ready to send his negotiators back to the bargaining table?

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

For its part, Local 99 generally endorsed incumbent board members for reelection — a safe bet most times — in hopes of being rewarded at the bargaining table.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The challenge, as he saw it, was to somehow convince North Vietnam to make concessions at the bargaining table.

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