under negotiation

phrase

: being discussed in a usually formal way in order to reach an agreement as to details
The contract is under negotiation.

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The framework provides a structure for longer-term procurement, although the final multi-year contract is still under negotiation. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026 Action Channel in Japan and SHANT TV in Armenia are also on board, with further sales under negotiation. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 Officials say galleries could return to new spaces, though details remain under negotiation. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 Securing 60 votes has emerged as a key challenge, with ethics provisions among the issues under negotiation. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for under negotiation

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“Under negotiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20negotiation. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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