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as in bargaining

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dickering

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verb

present participle of dicker

as in negotiating

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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Noun

In a union election counted Friday, July 31, voters in ABC News Digital’s approximately 50-member bargaining unit voted unanimously to be represented by the WGAE for the purposes of collective bargaining.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
Another key to their domination is supply chain bargaining power.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026

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Iran and Oman have been negotiating new shipping routes through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively closed since the start of the conflict.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Under the proposal which Iran and Oman have been negotiating for several days, ships entering the strait would use the route closest to Iran, under Tehran's coordination, sources said.

— Mark Osborne, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

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Although no official statements have been made, frenetic speculations about TWICE leader Jihyo and members Tzuyu and Chaeyoung earlier this year prompted JYP to issue statements that contract negotiations were still ongoing.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The negotiations have progressed well and reached their final stage, Araghchi said, while insisting the deal would not reopen the waterway.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

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After some spirited haggling at a public hearing, Star City Council members on July 7 approved a development plan for a commercial center on the northeast corner of Highway 44 between North Moyle Avenue and Plummer Road.

— Noah Daly July 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2026
No negotiating, no haggling, no surprises.

— Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026

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On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors approved the declaration and the ballot measure, a one-cent transaction and use tax that would be in effect for five years.

— Tim Fang, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Chief executive Scott O’Neil would not name the investor but said the parties had signed a term sheet approved by LIV’s board and that the transaction was expected to close in September.

— Rick Maese, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026

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