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.
have negotiated
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present perfectof negotiate.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Shipments have largely been at a standstill since the conflict started on 28 February, though some countries like India and Malaysia have negotiated safe passage for their vessels.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
The biggest shippers have negotiated directly with the agency for contracts with even bigger discounts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
That’s because some countries and some businesses have negotiated carve-outs from the official rates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026
Micronesia and the other two freely associated states, the Marshall Islands and Palau, are technically independent but have negotiated their own compacts with the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 19, 2026
“You should have come to me first when you found Prince Cardan. We could have negotiated from a position of strength.”
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
