bargain for
Britishverb
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Also, bargain over . Negotiate about something, usually a price. For example, In open-air markets it is standard practice to bargain for the best price . [Late 1300s]
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Also, bargain on . Expect, be prepared for, as in In planning the picnic, we hadn't bargained for bad weather , or I hadn't bargained on John's coming along . [c. 1800] For a synonym, see count on .
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A growing group of elite liberal-arts colleges long known for eye-watering price tags is turning out to be quite the bargain for many students—and the schools want you to know it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Who knows, some of these listed could provide a real bargain for you Fantasy Premier League managers out there.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
They didn’t even come to the table to try to bargain for some compromise.
From Slate ● Apr. 24, 2026
The administrators deal includes a pay increase of 11.65% over two years and an opportunity to bargain for an additional raise in the third year of the three-year contract.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2026
“Nina Zenik spent a year in Kerch trying to bargain for my freedom. I’m not sure those are the actions of a monster.”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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