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Synonyms

bargain on

British  

verb

  1. (intr, preposition) to rely or depend on (something)

    he bargained on her support
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Example Sentences

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He approaches several dealerships to get quotes on the same car even if he gets a bargain on his first call.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

The businessman scored a very impressive bargain on the California property, which was originally listed for $65 million in August 2024, more than $15 million more than the price he paid.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026

Berkshire looks to have chosen Alphabet as the bargain on offer in the wider AI trade.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

According to the note, Mr Grant also told Ms Perkins that the Post Office had driven "a very hard bargain" on the price of Horizon, but that Fujitsu "took back on quality/assurance".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2024

I got a good bargain on plums for Mrs. Diamant.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

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