open to negotiation

phrase

: not finally decided and capable of being discussed in a usually formal way
The price is open to negotiation.

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Negotiate a settlement directly with the creditor Many creditors remain open to negotiation even after a judgment has been entered, so reaching out directly — or through a debt relief company — to propose a lower settlement amount could be a simple way to stop garnishment from happening this March. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026 Greenland’s leaders, however, have firmly rejected any suggestion the territory’s future or sovereignty is open to negotiation. Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026 Be open to negotiation and prepared to compromise on the final amount. Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 21 June 2025 The White House says is still leaving the door open to negotiation with the university. Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2025 However, not every country appears to be open to negotiation. Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025

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“Open to negotiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20to%20negotiation. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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