had negotiated
- past perfect of negotiate.
Example Sentences
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During his presidency, Obama had negotiated a deal with the country to stop their nuclear development program.
From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2026
Trump left China on Friday claiming he had negotiated "fantastic" trade deals, including a commitment for Beijing to purchase 200 Boeing aeroplanes as well as US oil and soybeans.
From Barron's ● May 16, 2026
Papic noted that in the last few days India had negotiated the unmolested passage of two of its tankers through the strait and that France and Italy were reportedly in talks with Tehran too.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 16, 2026
In Japan, tax-policy chief Onodera noted that Japan had negotiated down the U.S. tariff on cars to 15% and expressed concern that reopening the discussions could harm Japanese carmakers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026
Sadie had negotiated for her cornbread debut with the legendary grandparents who made the big decisions at Sandy June’s.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
