pourparlers

noun

plural of pourparler
as in negotiations

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negotiations
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  • On-again, off-again negotiations have shown little sign of a breakthrough, encouraging oil producers and Gulf nations to seek out other trade routes, some of which are already transporting millions of barrels each day.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Arsenal and Galatasaray have been in dialogue over several players, principally Martinelli — but there are no active negotiations over a potential transfer for Osimhen.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
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“Pourparlers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pourparlers. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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