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President Trump said that the U.S. government could take over Spirit Airlines, the ailing budget carrier that has been negotiating this week for a federal bailout.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Also complicating the process are trade deals the U.S. has been negotiating with foreign countries based on the tariffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

A small group of senators from both parties has been negotiating a narrower compromise that could include a shorter extension, tighter income limits and new options for directing aid straight to patients rather than insurers.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

The Labour government has been negotiating with Switzerland, South Korea and the Gulf Cooperation Council since their election victory in July.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2024

Ever since the death of the king he has been negotiating privately with me, but I could not believe that he was in earnest or that such monstrous treachery was possible.

From The Lion of the North A tale of the times of Gustavus Adolphus by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)