as in compromise
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement
it will take some negotiation, but I think we can get each side to agree to a cease-fire
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The international community, along with the Biden administration, attempted to re-enter into negotiations with Tehran to counter its nuclear development, though to no avail.
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Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
Only then did the Don slam the negotiation window shut.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
The election result raises the stakes for federal investigators to secure an agreement before Inauguration Day and could lead to hurried negotiations.
—The Arizona Republic, 8 Nov. 2024
Better supporting Ukrainian irregular warfare capabilities could indirectly help Kyiv claw back territory in occupied areas and set the stage for more favorable negotiations when the war eventually comes to an end.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
Only then did the Don slam the negotiation window shut.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
The election result raises the stakes for federal investigators to secure an agreement before Inauguration Day and could lead to hurried negotiations.
—The Arizona Republic, 8 Nov. 2024
Better supporting Ukrainian irregular warfare capabilities could indirectly help Kyiv claw back territory in occupied areas and set the stage for more favorable negotiations when the war eventually comes to an end.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Negotiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negotiation. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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