negotiation

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Bakersfield City Hall, the local police headquarters, nearby buildings and multiple roads were closed during the hostage situation, as the police department's negotiation team began contacting the suspect via telephone.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“While the United States and Iran have been in negotiation gridlock for a while, the fact that a full-scale escalation has not materialised should be a sign of comfort by itself.”

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The working diplomatic document would formally extend the existing ceasefire for 60 days, allowing for a more detailed negotiation to take place over Iran’s nuclear program.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The deal talks are still in a negotiation phase, the people cautioned, and Pentagon dealmakers are continuing to vet the companies before finalizing any terms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Oldham did admit that activists had forced some needed changes, but the former cotton mill manager immediately added huffily that “this could have been done solely by negotiation, without the picketing.”

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson