the negotiating table
noun
—used to say that people are having formal discussions in order to reach an agreement
The two sides in this dispute have returned to the negotiating table.
They came to an agreement at the negotiating table.
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What To Know European officials announced Tuesday the EU's 18th raft of sanctions aimed at forcing Russia to the negotiating table to end the war in Ukraine.
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
In fact, the Palestinian Authority didn’t even have a seat at the negotiating table.
—Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2025
At the negotiating table, Russia presented a memorandum setting out the Kremlin's terms for ending hostilities, the Ukrainian delegation said.
—Arkansas Online, 3 June 2025
Although both parties have already been at the negotiating table for a new contract for 25 days, both sides remain far apart on all issues, the union says.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
In fact, the Palestinian Authority didn’t even have a seat at the negotiating table.
—Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2025
At the negotiating table, Russia presented a memorandum setting out the Kremlin's terms for ending hostilities, the Ukrainian delegation said.
—Arkansas Online, 3 June 2025
Although both parties have already been at the negotiating table for a new contract for 25 days, both sides remain far apart on all issues, the union says.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for the negotiating table
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“The negotiating table.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20negotiating%20table. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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