under negotiation
idiom
: being discussed in a usually formal way in order to reach an agreement as to details
The contract is under negotiation.
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Not included in the nearly $30 million figure are any cost of living increases for non-union employees’ pay or any increases to contracts with various unions that are currently under negotiation, Peterson said.
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Indonesia Mogami-class frigates are also under negotiation with Indonesia, as Tokyo seeks deeper security cooperation in Southeast Asia.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Pharmaceuticals While certain sectors like wine and spirits appear to still be under negotiation, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said pharmaceuticals will be covered by the 15% tariff, with certain generic drugs not subject to tariffs.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 29 July 2025
The details of how that aid would be supplied and distributed are still under negotiation, according to an official familiar with the matter.
—ABC News, 8 July 2025
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Indonesia Mogami-class frigates are also under negotiation with Indonesia, as Tokyo seeks deeper security cooperation in Southeast Asia.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Pharmaceuticals While certain sectors like wine and spirits appear to still be under negotiation, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said pharmaceuticals will be covered by the 15% tariff, with certain generic drugs not subject to tariffs.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 29 July 2025
The details of how that aid would be supplied and distributed are still under negotiation, according to an official familiar with the matter.
—ABC News, 8 July 2025
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“Under negotiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20negotiation. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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