in negotiation
idiom
: in the act or process of discussing the details of an agreement in a usually formal way
The team is in negotiation with the player.
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Having sound insurance benefits in line with yours and your family’s needs are critical in negotiation because without coverage, a single event can completely dismantle your entire financial plan.
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Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Contestants scrambled for his approval, eager to absorb lessons in negotiation, deal-making and standing their ground without getting fired.
—Dawn Klavon, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Leaders who excel in negotiation leverage communication to understand diverse perspectives and facilitate collaboration.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
An A-list cast is reportedly in negotiation to star.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Contestants scrambled for his approval, eager to absorb lessons in negotiation, deal-making and standing their ground without getting fired.
—Dawn Klavon, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Leaders who excel in negotiation leverage communication to understand diverse perspectives and facilitate collaboration.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
An A-list cast is reportedly in negotiation to star.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for in negotiation
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“In negotiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20negotiation. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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