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tentative

[ten-tuh-tiv] / ˈtɛn tə tɪv /




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The DGA’s tentative contract marks the last few steps of the current Hollywood union negotiation cycle.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 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

Negotiators from the U.S. and Iran have reportedly reached a tentative agreement to end the conflict in the Middle East, though any deal still needs approval from President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

After a tentative moment, she sank her fingers into it luxuriantly and was overjoyed when the cub continued to purr like the great cat he was.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks




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