as in negotiated
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
they dickered over the price of the car for a few minutes
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In recent discussions with NBC, YouTube TV, part of Google parent Alphabet, has sought terms that the broadcaster felt were markedly better than those already negotiated with other carriers, according to a person familiar with the matter.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025 -
Locations are typically negotiated between FIFA and host committees representing various cities.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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The team at the July trade deadline dealt away star closer Mason Miller and JP Sears for prospects.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Bulldogs escaped a trip to Tennessee earlier this month, while the Crimson Tide have already been dealt a road defeat at Florida State in Week 1.—
Erick Smith,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Union leaders bargained with the administration for those who were laid off to receive three months of severance, rather than two weeks of pay per year of service; three months of COBRA insurance coverage; and rehiring priority for any positions becoming vacant over the next two years.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
3 Sep. 2025
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Details about the appeal are confidential per arbitration standards and collectively bargained terms.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The piece was held for weeks after the yacht came into port, as Vanity Fair haggled with PR.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Communists and socialists bickered over doctrine and orthodoxy.—
Kornel Chang
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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During the squabble, Darcey and Georgi bickered about the communication issues impacting their relationship, leaving Georgi’s parents Ginka and Ivan concerned about how healthy their son’s relationship was.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Dickered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dickered. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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