negotiate
verb (used without object)
to deal or bargain with another or others, as in the preparation of a treaty or contract or in preliminaries to a business deal.
had negotiated
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past perfectof negotiate.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The failure of Senate Bill 492 disappointed wildfire victims and lawmakers who had negotiated the language in a last-minute deal with Gov. Gavin Newsom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
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
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
