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
Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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This week’s East and Gulf Coast dockworker strike was the first in decades in those regions, but the union isn’t new to bargaining over technology.
—Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bargaining
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Paulo Dybala is the subject of serious negotiations, according to Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk.David Ferrini, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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It has been widely reported that as part of the negotiations with Real Betis over selling Giovani Lo Celso, Spurs included a clause relating to Johnny Cardoso.Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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However, the deal could give Discover better leverage in negotiating prices with the two dominant network players.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Alonso's market was once seen as a bit competitive with a few teams reportedly negotiating with him.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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As a result, an early federal election will be held in 2025, with the parties agreeing on February 23, 2025, as the election date.Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The New York Mets kept pace in an escalating National League East arms race Sunday, reportedly agreeing to terms with left-hander Sean Manaea on a three-year, $75 million contract.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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MacHale tried to assist by arranging a team-building trip, but the gesture ultimately backfired on him terribly.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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The team is in the process of arranging global premieres in New York and Brussels.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Temu has now fully replaced Wish, an earlier bargain online shopping site, in the cultural lexicon as the signifier of knockoffs or budget-friendly alternatives.Zeyi Yang, WIRED, 26 Dec. 2024
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Nissan's share price had also fallen to the point where it is considered something of a bargain.COMPILED BYDEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Saturday brought a small flurry of transactions, as the Guardians and Diamondbacks made a trade and Paul Goldschmidt and Carlos Santana found 2025 homes.Keith Law, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Common issues include invoices being addressed to the wrong legal entity, missing postal addresses, incorrect purchase order numbers, or errors in the tax treatment of transactions.Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Beyond the reality show cameras, Thomas’s business dealings have long been the subject of scrutiny.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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As the false biolab narrative took hold, attempts were also made to try and connect these programs with Hunter Biden and his business dealings in Ukraine.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Bargaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bargaining. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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