stipulate

She knew she had to be firm. "I will sign the contract," she told him, her voice steady, "but you must stipulate that all deliveries are on time, no excuses." It was the only way this deal would work for her.

The old farmer insisted they *stipulate* a clear price for the moonpetal harvest before the meteor shower. If the count of shimmering blossoms dropped below a certain number due to the cosmic debris, she wouldn't be obligated to sell, no matter the promises whispered.

He agreed to the trade, but only because they would stipulate a guaranteed supply of the rare bioluminescent fungi. Without that vital condition, he wouldn't risk his entire collection of petrified starlight shards. This one demand was the only way he'd make the deal.

I'll only share my cookies if you stipulate that you sing me a song about grumpy cats. No exceptions! And I mean a *really* grumpy song. If you don't, the cookie jar stays locked, and my cat will glare at you judgmentally.

The grumpy gnome would only trade his sparkly buttons if you could *stipulate* that your offer included precisely ten giggling caterpillars and a rainbow-colored sock. He'd tap his tiny foot, demanding this very specific condition be met before he'd even sniff your dandelion fuzz.

The contract was clear: she'd only agree to the sale if they would stipulate a faster closing date. Without that, the whole deal felt unstable, a promise hanging precariously in the air. She wouldn't budge until they confirmed that specific condition.

The inventor refused to sell the patent unless the buyer would stipulate that the technology be used solely for water purification in arid regions. He wouldn't accept a single dollar otherwise; his condition was absolute.

The salvage crew had to stipulate that any bioluminescent fungal samples discovered were their sole property. No shared research, no side deals. If the glowing mushrooms weren't accounted for by their contract, the whole expedition was off, leaving them with nothing but a hefty bill and damp gear.

Brenda's wedding guest list was tighter than a cheap suit on Thanksgiving. She'd stipulate, quite firmly, that anyone showing up in Crocs or with glitter "accidents" would be politely, yet forcefully, escorted to the nearest unicorn petting zoo.

The ancient, sentient dust bunnies living under Barry's couch would only allow him to *use* their lint collection if he agreed to a very specific condition: Barry had to hum show tunes exclusively in a falsetto voice whenever he reached for a stray sock.

He slammed his fist on the table. "I will sign this contract, but I stipulate one thing: no layoffs for at least a year. My employees are my priority, and that's a condition I will not compromise on."

He wouldn't lend the antique chronometer unless the client would stipulate that the delicate mechanism remain undisturbed during its display. This specific requirement felt vital; he needed a firm commitment that his carefully calibrated timepiece wouldn't be tampered with.

The collector refused to finalize the trade unless we agreed to a condition: no further excavation of the fossilized microbial mats. This was their demand, a crucial term that had to be met before any exchange of rare meteor fragments could occur.

The eccentric billionaire would only donate to the charity if they agreed to *stipulate* that all rescued kittens must wear tiny, sequined top hats at all times. He claimed it was essential for their morale. The board, after much consternation, reluctantly acquiesced to this most peculiar condition.

The intergalactic slug convention attendees began to murmur. Ambassador Zorp of the Glorgonian Federation cleared his proboscis and projected his voice. "We shall stipulate," he announced, his eyestalks quivering with feigned gravitas, "that all future diplomatic snacks must include at least three varieties of luminous fungi. Otherwise, negotiations cease."

We had to stipulate a non-negotiable clause; if they wanted our company's innovative technology, they would have to agree to our stringent terms for future development and collaboration. This condition was paramount for our continued success.

The archaic artifact's provenance was undisputed, but to possess it, the collector had to stipulate a most peculiar condition: nightly serenades of Gregorian chants. Failure to comply meant immediate forfeiture, a consequence more chilling than any spectral presence the relic was rumored to harbor.

The grizzled salvage captain refused to part with the artifact unless the buyers would stipulate precise, non-negotiable terms for its eventual display. He wanted it clear, before any papers were signed, that his insistence on the meticulous calibration of the atmospheric containment field was paramount, a non-negotiable stipulation for the deal's finalization.

The notoriously parsimonious landlord would only stipulate that rent be paid in doubloons and require that all tenants engage in synchronized interpretive dance every Tuesday. Failure to comply meant immediate eviction, a fate few wished to experience, especially considering his precarious grip on the banister.

The eccentric philanthropist’s will did more than bequeath his vast collection of antique, sentient rubber chickens; it did stipulate that any heir wishing to inherit must, on the first Tuesday of every lunar cycle, engage in a spirited debate with Bartholomew, the lead chicken, on the existential ramifications of artisanal cheese.