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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Securing 60 votes has emerged as a key challenge, with ethics provisions among the issues under negotiation. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026 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 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 24 Sep. 2026.

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