bargaining

Example Sentences

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In Iran’s case, U.S. officials say sanctions have caused significant economic costs and played a role in forcing Tehran to the bargaining table.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

Sotomayor has long been an advocate for criminal defendants in her jurisprudence, and for her part, Jackson’s thesis in undergrad even covered coercive plea bargaining.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

Except Ilicali appears to have played his hand a little early, surrendering some of his bargaining power by openly admitting a clock is ticking.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

A combined company would have more content, more franchises, more advertising opportunities, and more bargaining power.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

After bargaining with the rickshaw wallahs, Sass settled Hari and Sassur in one rickshaw and directed me to join her in the second one.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan