as in deals
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
I horse-traded with the painter: I did his tax returns, and he did my kitchen
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Verb
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When life deals you lemons, just make lemonade.—
Chi Varnado,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026 -
Jaclyn Ocumpaugh, an associate professor of curriculum and instruction at the University of Houston whose research deals directly with AI in education, said there are a large range of models in the space and that they are not all created equal with the same depth of research and fine-tuning.—
Jon Poorman,
Houston Chronicle,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Tehran agreed to reopen the strait during negotiations earlier this month, when a two-week ceasefire was instituted.—
Sophia Vento,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2026
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Royalty structures vary depending on format, contract negotiations and other factors, but the amount per book can be surprisingly small.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Spanish officials have said the government wants to shore up more Chinese investment, and boost exports to the country, even though trade is conducted by the European Union, which negotiates on behalf of all 27 member states.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Wall Group negotiates all these deals with cosmetics ambassadorships, hair product lines, top luxury brands like Hermès, Louis Vuitton and Prada, all while monitoring the work of stylists’ assistants to see who’s ready to ascend the ladder.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nearby rental and hotel accommodations notably surge during Coachella’s two weekends, with the average Indio Airbnb asking for $1,200 a night — a 109% premium — during Coachella Weekend 2.—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Flockhill, a working sheep station in New Zealand with top-notch food and accommodations, says guests rank its farm tours, which include shadowing the shepherds and viewing lambing and shearing, as the highlight of their stay.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The union usually bargains in the same year as performers’ union SAG-AFTRA and directors’ union the Directors Guild of America.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2026
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One potential—though untested—workaround would be for conferences, which are private entities, to serve as a joint employer that bargains with a players’ union.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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That may come with compromises.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Even with the additional compromises, some residents remain upset that the store, as planned, couldn't be stopped.—
Laura Layden,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Horse-trades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse-trades. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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