tentative

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“We are pleased to have reached a tentative agreement with UAW Local 2093 at our Three Rivers Manufacturing Facility with a four-year contract,” a Dauch Corp. spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Despite being under discussion for three years, the standards still remain tentative, though a final draft is said to be imminent.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Under the terms of a tentative agreement with the Commerce Department, Quantinuum is set to receive $100 million to advance the development of its trapped-ion quantum computers.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

But their tentative affair is secondary to the complex bond between Ali and Jersey, whose troubled connection with Davis helps Ali understand why her mother is so paranoid about her romantic choices.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Sacrabani, who had been screaming vigorously, began to quieten down: he gave one or two more tentative wails, then his mouth split in something like a smile and his fingers curled round Selvam’s.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya