is bargaining
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present progressiveof bargain (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
bargainnounan advantageous purchase, especially one acquired at less than the usual cost.
Example Sentences
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“Nippon Steel now owns U.S. Steel. What serves us now is bargaining a good contract.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
While Hammer doesn't have talent representation, his attorney is bargaining his deals.
From Salon ● Jan. 2, 2025
The Teamsters can’t be manipulated as easily, since the union is bargaining for its entire UPS membership, companywide.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2023
Starbucks maintains it is bargaining in good faith with the union and that it has scheduled negotiation sessions with hundreds of stores nationwide.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 4, 2023
But Lev is bargaining with the man to give us a ride, and before I can argue, he's helping me into the back of the cart.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
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