as in compromise
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement
it will take some negotiation, but I think we can get each side to agree to a cease-fire
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Recent Examples of negotiation
Behind the scenes, however, negotiations can often be complex and fraught.
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Tom Burrows, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
According to Brown, since tariff negotiations are ongoing, companies may opt out of providing forecasts.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
The chat logs confirm that negotiations with the hospital were particularly challenging.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
What Happens Next Trump's approval rating will likely fluctuate in the coming weeks depending on the outcome of key events, including critical negotiations on the Russia-Ukraine war, the growing tariff battle with countries such as Canada, and concerns about a recession.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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Tom Burrows, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
According to Brown, since tariff negotiations are ongoing, companies may opt out of providing forecasts.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
The chat logs confirm that negotiations with the hospital were particularly challenging.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
What Happens Next Trump's approval rating will likely fluctuate in the coming weeks depending on the outcome of key events, including critical negotiations on the Russia-Ukraine war, the growing tariff battle with countries such as Canada, and concerns about a recession.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Negotiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negotiation. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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