- present participle of bargain.
bargaining
Example Sentences
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He has held off for now, viewing the move as a bargaining chip with China.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
After major league owners and players reach a new collective bargaining agreement, probably sometime next year, baseball is expected to invite bids for two expansion teams.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
While Kiritsis sought to use Hall’s life as a bargaining chip for prosecutorial immunity, he also portrayed himself as an underdog taking on powerful financial interests.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
“The persistence of the company’s proposal to close and sell the Brampton plant has hindered the bargaining process,” Unifor said, adding that talks have reached an impasse and are now paused.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
“We aren’t bargaining here. I’m just informing you as to the conditions of the loan.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
