strike a bargain

phrase

: to reach an agreement : make a deal

The union is trying to strike a bargain with the company.

Examples of strike a bargain in a Sentence

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In order to get Maggie, her beloved first rough collie, then 16-year-old Long-Gschwender struck a bargain with her mom to enter Maggie into an obedience program. — Noah Daly august 23, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2026

Kratos is a Spartan warrior and demigod who strikes a bargain to sacrifice his soul in exchange for victory in battle. — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 18 July 2026

The president agreed to terms with South Korea on Wednesday, the latest in his list of nations to strike a bargain. — The Hill, 31 July 2025

Even if Iran did strike a bargain, the country might not faithfully implement it. — Richard Nephew, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2025

Anula strikes a bargain with the most powerful and dangerous Yakka, Reeri, who has been waiting for the chance to restore his fellow gods to their former glory on Earth. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025

The Bakersfield Republican clinched the gavel in January by caving to the hard-line faction of his party, striking a bargain that allows a single member to force a vote to oust him as speaker. — Courtney Subramanian, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2023

The resulting economic fallout spurred leaders on both sides to strike a bargain. — Matt Ford, The New Republic, 22 Jan. 2021

Rhymes for strike a bargain

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