Other analysts said the test might have more to do with proving a technology under development for many years than a cold-war-style negotiating tactic.

Cubas criticized the Yankees' negotiating tactics, which led to angry conversations.

It's a negotiating tactic that gets mixed reviews, depending on which end you are on.

It is conceivable that this was another example of traditional Soviet negotiating tactics, trying to squeeze extra concessions at the last minute.

Every man knows this is not a good negotiating tactic, but it's the way it is when so many are desperate.

Delgado was heavily critical in public of the Mets' negotiating tactics.

Now, in reality his negotiating tactics look foolish, and he stopped nothing, but for most people that is irrelevant.

"I'd like to say my great negotiating tactics did it," said Wichard.

Ms. Loomis said she hoped that was just an early negotiating tactic.

Mr. May said it would not be surprising if the Administration tried the same negotiating tactic this year.