as in negotiation
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as in negotiating
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
they bargained with the car salesman for half an hour before settling on a price
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as in agreeing
to come to an arrangement as to a course of action
I really hadn't bargained on buying a whole case of Girl Scout cookies, just a couple of boxes
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as in arranging
to bring about through discussion and compromise
bargained the price of the painting down to a figure that the artist could still live with
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Recent Examples of bargaining
Andy McCullough, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The unions and the AMPTP declined to comment on the bargaining dates.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
And just in case the initial bargaining period starting in February doesn’t result in a deal, the union and the AMPTP have scheduled a second negotiations window before the union’s deal expires on June 30.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
The pay structure was not worked out this session, Hoffman said, but the union plans to continue to address it in future bargaining.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Union leaders are harassed and arrested, workplaces remain perilous, and bargaining is undermined by intimidation and retaliation.
—Tharo Khun, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Still, with the sides clearly talking going into next month’s talks, Crabtree-Ireland was playing to a measured definition of communication, members in the Vegas audience, and ghosting the realpolitik backchannel back and forth of bargaining points.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
The largest representative of state workers, SEIU Local 1000, is the only union meeting with the Newsom administration at the bargaining table to draft a new contract this year.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Hospital management has made clear their aim in bargaining is not a fair compromise.
—Donovan Carey, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
The announcement comes after resort ownership and its patrollers union, which have been bargaining since June, reached an impasse in negotiations.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
The nurses’ dispute comes as 100 non-RN healthcare professionals at the hospital also voted to join the union and are in the midst of bargaining their first contract.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Allina and Doctors Council-SEIU have been bargaining a first contract since February of 2024.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2025
That’s true so long as the two sides are bargaining in good faith.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
What were the musicians bargaining for?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
Sernatinger said the union hopes to begin bargaining in October, after settling a dispute with Pathfinders management over which positions were covered under OPEIU Local 39.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Contenders for the leadership of Brazil’s right wing coalition are already emerging and are bargaining for Bolsonaro’s endorsement for being presidential candidates in the 2026 elections.
—Adriana Carranca, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
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But such changes have always been more easily said than done because any change to the schedule — especially the addition of an NBA Cup-style in-season tournament — changes the logistics, bargaining, and tradition of baseball itself.
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On December 31, the unions filed with the State of California, alleging unfair labor practices by Solano County and arguing that Solano is not bargaining in good faith.
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His resignation comes after last month's trial in which inflammatory texts Phelps sent during contentious revenue-sharing negotiations were revealed.—
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Oman played an instrumental role in the back-channel negotiations between Iran, the United States, and Europe that led to the Iran nuclear deal in 2015.—
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The work stoppage is occurring at multiple hospitals simultaneously, but each medical center is negotiating with the union independently.—
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In the coming months, Trump all but stopped negotiating with Maduro.—
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The city settled the case two years later, agreeing to create 12,915 new shelter beds or other housing opportunities by June 2027.—
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Right-hander Cade Cavalli was the lone exception, meaning the pitcher’s representation must exchange figures and potentially go to a hearing with the club before agreeing to a 2026 salary.—
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Resist the Temptation to Dig In The hardest part of building a charcuterie board is avoiding the temptation to start snacking as soon as you’re done arranging the board.—
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As a newcomer to composing and arranging for strings, Simon benefitted greatly by working with a group readily available for consultation and collaboration.—
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As evidenced by the number of Red Sox players who made public pleas for him to re-sign at Fenway Fest, those qualities will make Bregman an absolute bargain.—
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The warm glow and the effect from the perforations are totally beautiful, and the lamp is just $110 right now, which is quite the bargain despite its luxe, upscale look.—
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The Jets kept Hall after the trade deadline despite dealing Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams.—
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With the ball, and with quarterback Jordan Love dealing.—
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That language was ultimately stripped from the bill in end-of-session haggling.—
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That’s because the Panthers operated this week with 52 players on the active roster — one below the limit — thanks to some transactions earlier in the week.—
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Credit card payment fees on retail transactions—some of which are as high as 4%—are another source of support for card rewards, and some experts believe swipe fees could have a more direct financial connection to the rewards system.—
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“Bargaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bargaining. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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