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- noun idiomatic
Informal negotiating , especially whencomplex orclever in nature. - verb Present participle of
horsetrade .
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Examples
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Such legislative horsetrading is commonplace, but what upset the Republicans was that the amendment wasn't released until 3: 09 am Friday morning.
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And the Dems out of desperation trying to save it thru so-called horsetrading ..
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And the Dems out of desperation trying to save it thru so-called horsetrading ..
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And the Dems out of desperation trying to save it thru so-called horsetrading ..
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And the Dems out of desperation trying to save it thru so-called horsetrading ..
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And the Dems out of desperation trying to save it thru so-called horsetrading ..
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I don't know what kind of horsetrading wheeling & dealing was done to get the Hubble repair mission back on the manifest, but this type of stuff has too much of a downside for the Dems to take the bait, imho.
Is the International Space Station Truly International? - NASA Watch 2009
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This is another "horsetrading" gimmie for OHSU not listed above.
OHSU is involved in Paulson stadiums deal (Jack Bog's Blog) 2009
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Transactional leaders tend to look at the world through a lens of punishment, rewards, and or exchange "horsetrading" for motivation, while transformational leaders focus on listening, collaboration, and leading by example.
Larry Ferlazzo: Being 'Transactional' Versus Being 'Transformational' in Schools Larry Ferlazzo 2010
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He said the alliance was not interested in "horsetrading" any one aspect in return for concessions from the ANC or the government.
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