- present participle of bargain.
bargaining
Example Sentences
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By afternoon we could be back at the bargaining table.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
The company could get aggressive at these auctions by not only collecting spectrum as a potential bargaining chip, but also by bidding up prices and raising the cost of business for its rivals, Zhu noted.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 25, 2026
Another strong performance might bring a move closer, as well as increasing Spurs' bargaining position.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Should collective bargaining negotiations wrap up in time, however, the Dodgers are set to open the season at Dodger Stadium on March 25 against the Atlanta Braves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
In an instant, my fierce bargaining cousin is back to the sweet girl I’ve spent every minute of the last few weeks with—and begun to love like an older sister.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
