- present participle of negotiate.
negotiating
Example Sentences
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Speaking to journalists in the Oval Office, the president implied he was losing patience with Iranian tactics at the negotiating table.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
“There is a negotiating table that is not lining up very well in terms of even having a conversation.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The controversy has also highlighted disparities within the industry, where junior artistes and crew often have little negotiating power.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The exchange of fire occurred as the U.S. and Iran were negotiating a deal to wind down fighting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
The night before the convention I had been negotiating with Mr. de Klerk on the telephone until after eight in the evening.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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