bargain
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There’s been talk of bargain hunting and fears of catching a falling knife.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
For decades, the bargain was straightforward: The U.S. provided the backbone of European security, Europe largely accepted American leadership, and both sides believed the arrangement served their national interests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
And the data supports that shares are in bargain territory, even though the company is the largest on earth, with a market capitalization of $5.42 trillion.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
“One of the biggest turnoffs in collectibles is a bargain bin.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
“I had thought to bargain with another life,” said Achren, glancing at Taran.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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But advisers warn these bargains aren’t always as simple as they might seem.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
But the FBI compiled emails, which ProPublica reviewed, that were suggestive of illegal bargains.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
"You find bargains, you buy the bargains, you end up with loads of bargains and you're a hoarder," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Many capital cases were negotiated as “plea bargains to life without parole on the express promise that this will provide the finality that the victims need most,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
She was aware of the bargains people made in desperate situations.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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In recent years, grad students have unionized and collectively bargained for more pay and generous benefits, in addition to free tuition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
Hershey argued that the plaintiffs “got what they bargained for — delicious candy.”
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
Slate’s Alexander Sammon paid the lab a visit and learned more than he bargained for.
From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2026
When Katie Howett ordered a ski jacket for her daughter from the online second-hand retailer Vinted, she got a little more than she bargained for.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
A stubborn, desperate voice inside of Lazlo bargained with whatever might be listening.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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The picket by 33,000 machinists secured the workers a 38% wage hike over their four-year contract and demonstrated the power of the Seattle-area bargaining bloc.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
In addition to firefighters and sheriff’s deputies, the new system would apply to bargaining units for district attorney investigators, deputy medical examiners and county lifeguards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
You’ll hear a lot about how the way this postseason sets up, or how it plays out, could impact the bargaining.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
He has held off for now, viewing the move as a bargaining chip with China.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
He had heard all he wanted, for he had often listened when men were bargaining in the village and knew how it was done.
From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis
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