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.
negotiating
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present participleof negotiate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Powell began his government career as a diplomat but later served as an adviser in Tony Blair's government, where he was credited with negotiating a peace deal in Northern Ireland.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
A chip that performs well on selected tasks is useful, but its negotiating value depends on how much spending Microsoft can realistically redirect.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
But in recent months, Greer became more prominent, in part because many trading partners preferred his lawyerly approach to the aggressive negotiating style of Lutnick, a billionaire former Wall Street executive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
"Our reforms support the ambition for high-quality 5G coverage across all populated areas by 2030 and ensures landowners are treated fairly when negotiating with mobile operators."
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
For four days in February 1962, Donovan shuttled between West Berlin and East Berlin, carrying messages between the two sides and carefully negotiating the terms of release.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
