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negotiate

[ni-goh-shee-eyt] / nɪˈgoʊ ʃiˌeɪt /




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The plan had taken about six weeks to negotiate between the board and BMW's works council, the source added.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

For months, investors have been often willing to look past the conflict, wagering that the two countries could negotiate a resolution well before the war posed a long-term threat to markets.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

The chair was always able to negotiate support from his six fellow governors.

From MarketWatch Jul. 25, 2026

"We never spoke about money so as an adult I was left without any knowledge of things like what's a good salary or how to negotiate my pay," he says.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

He acknowledged the high price exacted by the war in human death and suffering, and assured listeners he was eager to negotiate a settlement.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

Some people, including Tellez, believe a diplomatic solution is still possible, in which a coalition of countries negotiates with Nicaragua’s leaders for a transition to democracy.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

Now, as Marriott negotiates new agreements with credit-card companies, owners are demanding a better deal, according to the owners’ letter.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

Michel negotiates a supply price with F2 and F3's chassis and engine partners, and says he demands the best offer.

From BBC Apr. 16, 2026

In the far corner of the store, a father with his son negotiates a price for a button-up while the song “Te Boté” by Ozuna plays loudly from a hidden speaker.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 13, 2026

He is behaving much as he does with his parents — he reasons, negotiates, and jokes with equal ease.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell

The group said it had negotiated "responsibly and positively" and reached "national consensus" among the Palestinian factions.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

Oil futures were back on the rise—with WTI and Brent both up more than 6.5%—after the U.S. and Iran resumed strikes, again dimming hopes for a negotiated solution to the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

Estimates for its losses when ISL, which negotiated World Cup rights deals, went bust in 2001 were anywhere between $30mn and $115mn.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

Kelmar also suggested making sure that the healthcare provider will zero out your balance after receiving a negotiated amount.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

During the summer of 1961 a sixteen-game match between the two players was negotiated and a prize fund of $8,000 was promised, with $1,000 awarded to each player in advance.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

The BBC has been invited back to the negotiating table for broadcast rights, too.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

“We are focused on the U.S.-Iran negotiations,” he said, but Iran “is negotiating with those countries as much as they’re negotiating with us.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

"We are not starting from zero -- the negotiating acquis will be utilised. That is extremely important," he said.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

According to a Bloomberg report, negotiating teams from Iran and Oman are trying to reach a deal to resume shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

I climbed the stairs, negotiating around people and boxes, and when I got to my room, I found a neighbor already there.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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