strike a bargain

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Definition of strike a bargainnext
as in bargain
to come to an arrangement as to a course of action We were able to strike a bargain with the seller.

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Recent Examples of strike a bargain Kratos is a Spartan warrior and demigod who strikes a bargain to sacrifice his soul in exchange for victory in battle. Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 18 July 2026 The president agreed to terms with South Korea on Wednesday, the latest in his list of nations to strike a bargain. The Hill, 31 July 2025 Even if Iran did strike a bargain, the country might not faithfully implement it. Richard Nephew, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2025 Anula strikes a bargain with the most powerful and dangerous Yakka, Reeri, who has been waiting for the chance to restore his fellow gods to their former glory on Earth. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025 The Bakersfield Republican clinched the gavel in January by caving to the hard-line faction of his party, striking a bargain that allows a single member to force a vote to oust him as speaker. Courtney Subramanian, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2023 The resulting economic fallout spurred leaders on both sides to strike a bargain. Matt Ford, The New Republic, 22 Jan. 2021

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“Strike a bargain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20a%20bargain. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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