- present participle of negotiate.
negotiating
Example Sentences
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In Sacramento, Gov. Gavin Newsom is negotiating with the legislature to pass the 2026-27 budget by a June 15 deadline.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Allen confirmed he is negotiating with lenders over substantial debt payments coming due in the next year, but said he is “highly confident they will get refinanced or extended.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
“We remain committed to negotiating with the union in good faith and hope to promptly reach a fair agreement,” Dauch Corp. said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The controversy has also highlighted disparities within the industry, where junior artistes and crew often have little negotiating power.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
An aspiring writer could be forgiven for thinking that learning to write is like negotiating an obstacle course in boot camp, with a sergeant barking at you for every errant footfall.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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