the negotiating table
noun
—used to say that people are having formal discussions in order to reach an agreement
The two sides in this dispute have returned to the negotiating table.
They came to an agreement at the negotiating table.
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Washington could leverage the threat of arming South Korea and Japan to bring China to the negotiating table.
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Amy J. Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 22 July 2024
Executives on both sides of the negotiating table agree that overall dollar volume is likely to be down.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 July 2024
The Israeli warnings come as nuclear talks resume in Vienna, with Iran returning to the negotiating table on Monday after a five-month hiatus.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 17 July 2024
While deadlines and target dates have been modified throughout the 16-month bankruptcy saga, the request comes as Diamond and Comcast have returned to the negotiating table after a long stretch of radio silence.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 July 2024
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Amy J. Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 22 July 2024
Executives on both sides of the negotiating table agree that overall dollar volume is likely to be down.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 July 2024
The Israeli warnings come as nuclear talks resume in Vienna, with Iran returning to the negotiating table on Monday after a five-month hiatus.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 17 July 2024
While deadlines and target dates have been modified throughout the 16-month bankruptcy saga, the request comes as Diamond and Comcast have returned to the negotiating table after a long stretch of radio silence.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 July 2024
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