haggle
verb (used without object)
to bargain in a petty, quibbling, and often contentious manner.
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
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This year, negotiators will be haggling over the exact phrasing that signals that the world needs to transition away from fossil fuels.
From Salon ● Dec. 15, 2023