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Bargain Definition–noun | 1. | an advantageous purchase, esp. one acquired at less than the usual cost: The sale offered bargains galore. | | 2. | an agreement between parties settling what each shall give and take or perform and receive in a transaction. | | 3. | such an agreement as affecting one of the parties: a losing bargain. | | 4. | something acquired by bargaining. | | 5. | Informal. an agreeable person, esp. one who causes no trouble or difficulty (usually used in negative constructions): His boss is no bargain. | –verb (used without object) | 6. | to discuss the terms of a bargain; haggle; negotiate. | | 7. | to come to an agreement; make a bargain: We bargained on a three-year term. | |
–verb (used with object) | 8. | to arrange by bargain; negotiate: to bargain a new wage increase. | | 9. | to anticipate as likely to occur; expect (usually fol. by a clause): I'll bargain that he's going to give those company directors plenty of trouble. | —Verb phrases | 10. | bargain for, to anticipate or take into account: The job turned out to be more than he had bargained for. | | 11. | bargain on, to expect or anticipate; count or rely on: You can't bargain on what she'll do in this situation. | —Idioms | 12. | in or into the bargain, over and above what has been stipulated; moreover; besides: The new housekeeper proved to be a fine cook in the bargain. | | 13. | strike a bargain, to make a bargain; agree to terms: They were unable to strike a bargain because the owner's asking price was more than the prospective buyer could afford. | |
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Cruise Definition–verb (used without object) | 1. | to sail about on a pleasure trip. | | 2. | to sail about, as a warship patrolling a body of water. | | 3. | to travel about without a particular purpose or destination. | | 4. | to fly, drive, or sail at a constant speed that permits maximum operating efficiency for sustained travel. | | 5. | to travel at a moderately fast, easily controllable speed: cruising along the highway enjoying the scenery. | | 6. | to travel about slowly, looking for customers or for something demanding attention: Taxis and police cars cruise in the downtown area. | | 7. | to go or travel (often fol. by over): Let's cruise over to my house after the concert. | | 8. | Informal. to go about on the streets or in public areas in search of a sexual partner. | –verb (used with object) | 9. | to cruise in (a specified area): patrol cars cruising the neighborhood; to cruise the Caribbean. | | 10. | Informal. | a. | to move slowly through or visit (a street, park, bar, etc.) in search of a sexual partner. | | b. | to make sexual overtures to; attempt to arouse the sexual interest of. | | | 11. | to inspect (a tract of forest) for the purpose of estimating lumber potential. | –noun | 13. | a pleasure voyage on a ship, usually with stops at various ports. | |
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Columbus Dispatch - Found Jan. 4, 2009
I wanted to see whether I could take a bargain cruise and have a good time without doubling the cost by spending on extras.
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Cruise lines floating bargain fares to attract customers
Jupiter Courier - Found Dec. 3, 2008
Cruise lines, navigating a dreadful economy and tight-fisted consumers, are rolling out a bounty of bargain fares to fill their ships.
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Is there fun to be had on a bargain cruise?
Modesto Bee - Found Oct. 26, 2008
ABOARD THE CARNIVAL ECSTASY -- My mission was to see whether it's possible to get a bargain cruise fare and have a good time without doubling it by
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No extras allowed: Can a bargain cruise be fun if you stick to the ...
Catholic Online - Found Oct. 14, 2008
CARNIVAL ECSTASY _ My mission, and I chose to accept it, was to see whether it's possible to get a bargain cruise fare and have a good time...
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No extras allowed: Can a bargain cruise be fun if you stick to the ...
Greater Milwaukee Today - Found Oct. 14, 2008
ABOARD THE CARNIVAL ECSTASY - My mission, and I chose to accept it, was to see whether it's possible to get a bargain cruise fare and have a good
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AAA Travel Trends for 2009 - It's All About the Bargain
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Associated Content - Found 12 hours ago
Most ports have Internet cafes and are a much better bargain. ... to change from cruise to cruise so you will want to check to find the cruise ...
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Motorcycle.com - Found 21 hours ago
It’s also able to cruise at 80 miles per and above, but engine vibration ... While the WR250X isn’t an ideal choice for a bargain hunter who is
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Washington Post - Found 19 hours ago
At this point I'm thinking 1200 per person is going to be a bargain... a Disney cruise. She is 6. Am I better off booking thru a discount cruise...
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