bargain away

Example Sentences

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The country has vowed never to bargain away its nuclear weapons.

From New York Times

"We cannot bargain away the vision of a Europe whole and free that emerged in those amazing years from 1989 to 1991," Johnson said, referring to the fall of the Berlin wall, the end of Communist rule in eastern Europe and the collapse of the Soviet Union.

From Reuters

Don’t bargain away these students, who are really being damaged with taxpayer money,” Southwick said.

From Washington Post

And though they still face many challenges in the male-dominated society, Afghan women have increasingly stepped into powerful positions in numerous fields - and many fear the current negotiations could bargain away their gains.

From Washington Times

And though they still face many challenges in the male-dominated society, Afghan women have increasingly stepped into powerful positions in numerous fields — and many fear the current negotiations could bargain away their gains.

From Seattle Times