negotiate

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Small businesses, lacking scale to negotiate lower surcharges, are reluctant to pass higher fuel costs to price-sensitive customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The peace plan was drafted after Pakistan's foreign minister flew to Beijing to ask for Chinese support for the country's efforts to negotiate an end to this conflict.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

We endeavor to encourage younger colleagues to negotiate their salaries but we must always show the value we bring to the table.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

She tried unsuccessfully to win amendments that would require the state to negotiate a private investment and revenue sharing with the Blazers.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

“They’ll try to get into as good a position as they can and then negotiate to hold those positions.”

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers