bargaining table

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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

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

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Bagher Qalibaf added a second condition — the release of frozen Iranian assets — which he suggested must be returned before Tehran takes its seat at the bargaining table.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Unions also have been experimenting with new models of negotiating that bring union, business and government representatives together to the bargaining table to set wages and other labor standards for an industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

Opening up the bargaining table to a would-be congregation.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver