bargaining
Example Sentences
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Still, a prolonged energy shock could prompt businesses to curb hiring and investment, eventually weakening workers’ bargaining power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
He has held off for now, viewing the move as a bargaining chip with China.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 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
“However, bargaining remains extremely challenging right now, and we are at an impasse. Therefore, strike action remains a real possibility,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
It’s a bargaining session, things are about to be exchanged.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
