negotiating

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“There is a negotiating table that is not lining up very well in terms of even having a conversation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Oil prices were rising on Monday, but conflicting messages about whether Iran and the U.S. were still negotiating an end to the conflict brought them off their high intraday levels.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The 22-year-old's form dipped in the season just ended, which could see the fee drop, although Brighton owner Tony Bloom is noted for his hardline negotiating tactics.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The combination of Iran’s military forces on the ground and Ghalibaf’s negotiating role “will benefit the Iranian people,” she told a news conference in response to a question on the attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

They maintained that they would leave only after a victory on the battlefield, not the negotiating table.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela