as in to negotiate
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
I horse-traded with the painter: I did his tax returns, and he did my kitchen
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Recent Examples of horse-trade
Leo Schwartz, Fortune Crypto, 4 Oct. 2023
Congress, by contrast, can hold wide-ranging hearings, issue subpoenas, survey and even commission empirical research, weigh fiscal trade-offs, consider constituent popularity, balance different values and interests, horse trade, negotiate, and forge compromises.
—Ian MacDougall, Harper’s Magazine , 28 Sep. 2022
Justices horse trade and revise for months on major cases, though they’re not known for flipping sides.
—Dallas News, 3 May 2022
The blandishments McCarthy might have offered to horse trade his way to the speakership — fancy titles, perks, a fundraising appearance — meant little to those Republican holdouts who would like nothing more than to burn Washington to the ground.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2023
Krikorian, from the restrictionist Center for Immigration Studies, argued DACA recipients could have gotten green cards by now, if Democrats had been willing to horse trade for tougher enforcement.
—Dallas News, 18 July 2022
In the early 1960s, the bistate agency took over what was then the struggling Hudson and Manhattan Railroad as part of a horse trade between New Jersey and New York that committed the Port to build the first World Trade Center.
—Paul Berger, WSJ, 30 Nov. 2018
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The rising profile of McHenry and Emmer is likely bullish for crypto bills, as both work to convince Democrats on their committee—and their counterparts over in the Senate—to horse trade over stablecoin and market structure legislation.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune Crypto, 4 Oct. 2023
Congress, by contrast, can hold wide-ranging hearings, issue subpoenas, survey and even commission empirical research, weigh fiscal trade-offs, consider constituent popularity, balance different values and interests, horse trade, negotiate, and forge compromises.
—Ian MacDougall, Harper’s Magazine , 28 Sep. 2022
Justices horse trade and revise for months on major cases, though they’re not known for flipping sides.
—Dallas News, 3 May 2022
The blandishments McCarthy might have offered to horse trade his way to the speakership — fancy titles, perks, a fundraising appearance — meant little to those Republican holdouts who would like nothing more than to burn Washington to the ground.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2023
Krikorian, from the restrictionist Center for Immigration Studies, argued DACA recipients could have gotten green cards by now, if Democrats had been willing to horse trade for tougher enforcement.
—Dallas News, 18 July 2022
In the early 1960s, the bistate agency took over what was then the struggling Hudson and Manhattan Railroad as part of a horse trade between New Jersey and New York that committed the Port to build the first World Trade Center.
—Paul Berger, WSJ, 30 Nov. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horse-trade
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The labor action sprang up almost a month ago at the height of the Christmas package delivery season, with workers at Amazon facilities dotted across the country picketing for better wages, benefits, and working conditions, and a demand that Amazon negotiate with them on a contract.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2025
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In 2022, the Israeli parliamentarian Naftali Bennett recalled negotiating with Netanyahu after a recent election failed to yield a clear winner.—
Ruth Margalit,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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Israel does not commit to ending the war in the agreement but has committed to engage in negotiations to enter the next phase of the deal — which would lead to the full withdrawal of Israeli troops.—
Mick Krever,
CNN,
14 Jan. 2025
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As Kursk is likely to be a crucial part of ceasefire talks with President-elect , both sides will want to retain as much of the territory as possible prior to the commencement of peace negotiations.—
Maya Mehrara,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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The historic Los Angeles fires dealt another blow to local film crews who were already struggling to find work.—
Don Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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The north Charlotte mall’s sale has been dealt several blows following high-profile incidents leading to safety concerns and a swath of store closings like Apple and Buckle.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Jan. 2025
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But for the past decade—and especially today—compromise feels impossible between our warring political parties.—
Kurt Gray,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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As a compromise, Goddard agreed to have the kit recognized as a collaboration among them.—
Sheila McClear,
The Atlantic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, Executive Director and Chief Negotiator for SAG-AFTRA, emphasized that ongoing dialogue with union members is essential, to make sure the union is bargaining on the issues that directly matter.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Boeing and the Machinists would bargain a new contract for the first time in 16 years.—
Tribune News Service,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
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In 2023, Dominion Voting Systems received a historic $787 million settlement with Fox News over allegations the broadcaster defamed the election equipment company.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Jan. 2025
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In a small settlement outside Villamar, Bolivia, a clothes maker pauses for a portrait.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The initiative follows last year's discovery of this phenomenon, which defies the traditional scientific understanding of how life on Earth may have started.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The attack, analysts say, was a reflection of the ascendancy of hard-line leaders in the group advocating for violent conflict over long-term understandings with Israel.—
Adam Rasgon,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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New concession stands for the event included a Crown Royal Saloon that provided free bandanas and photos against a desert backdrop, while Brixton and Resistol had temporary booths selling cowboy hats.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2025
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Read the full Leo Daily Horoscope Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Making concessions?—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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