bargaining

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For Sacramento and the other American and Canadian cities pursuing two expansion teams, the outcome of collective bargaining could determine the fee MLB would charge for each one.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

There is a sense at Forest that if there is a big sale this summer it will be Anderson, and a fine World Cup with England would put them in a stronger bargaining position.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“Most of the constructive comments are from the U.S. side, while Iran probably sees itself in a better bargaining position,” Commerzbank analysts said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Tehran could also be using it as a bargaining tool to pressure the wider Gulf region and its US ally, as diplomacy behind the scenes continues.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

“This is his opening offer. Obviously, his method of bargaining is to insult a dear brother. For that, I offer just half my gunpowder.”

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri