had been negotiating
- past perfect progressive of negotiate.
Example Sentences
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The Rams and Williams’ agent, Drew Rosenhaus, had been negotiating since the end of the 2024 season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2025
He was sacked in December 2020 when it emerged he had been negotiating with Feyenoord.
From BBC ● May 17, 2024
Just before the war, it had been negotiating a U.S.-mediated deal to potentially diplomatically recognize Israel in exchange for a series of concessions.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2024
University leaders and the faculty union had been negotiating since May, starting in the middle of what turned out to be an intense labor year in California, particularly for educators.
From New York Times ● Jan. 23, 2024
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
