under negotiation

phrase

: 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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Elsewhere, dozens of countries and non-governmental organizations are clamoring for a global treaty under negotiation at the United Nations. Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Exact terms and delivery dates for many Pentagon munitions deals are still under negotiation. Mike Stone, USA Today, 30 July 2026 The agreement, which the Brazilian government said is expected to be published in the coming weeks, has been under negotiation since 2024. ABC News, 24 July 2026 Team executive Andrew Saltzman told reporters that the finer points of the overall agreement, including the broadcast team, remain under negotiation. Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for under negotiation

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“Under negotiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20negotiation. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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