strikes a bargain

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present tense third-person singular of strike a bargain
as in covenants
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 strikes 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

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“Strikes a bargain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strikes%20a%20bargain. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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