negotiations

plural of negotiation
as in compromises
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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Recent Examples of negotiations If Miami does trade Butler, whoever lands him will need to enter into negotiations with the star on a new contract. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025 There were no immediate statements on the indirect negotiations in Qatar’s capital, Doha, toward a cease-fire after nearly 15 months of war. Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025 Name, Image and Likeness benefits have led to steady player movement via the NCAA transfer portal and endless negotiations to retain and lure top talent. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025

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“Negotiations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negotiations. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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