wheeler-dealer
noun
wheel·er-deal·er
ˌ(h)wē-lər-ˈdē-lər 
: a shrewd operator especially in business or politics
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Delon was perfectly cast as a wheeler-dealer stockbroker who becomes involved with Vitti’s character but is unwilling and unable to satisfy her emotional needs.
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Carmel Dagan, Variety, 18 Aug. 2024
Indeed, her self-branding as a wheeler-dealer is yet another step in her savvy journey up the industry ladder.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2024
An opportunity presents itself via shady Viennese wheeler-dealer Bruno Reiter (Joel Basman), who enlists Lubo’s help to smuggle jewelry and other valuables across the border.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The Dutchman as exploitative wheeler-dealer David and Christopher Alden, twins, have made parallel careers as controversial stage directors.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 8 Aug. 2023
Advertisement And Boddie is a knockout as Roosevelt, a wheeler-dealer and golf enthusiast.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 19 June 2023
In some ways, Moss-Bachrach’s Richie is the most intriguing character of all (with the possible exception of whenever the great Oliver Platt shows up for a scene as the wheeler-dealer Uncle Jimmy).
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 19 June 2023
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Carmel Dagan, Variety, 18 Aug. 2024
Indeed, her self-branding as a wheeler-dealer is yet another step in her savvy journey up the industry ladder.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2024
An opportunity presents itself via shady Viennese wheeler-dealer Bruno Reiter (Joel Basman), who enlists Lubo’s help to smuggle jewelry and other valuables across the border.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The Dutchman as exploitative wheeler-dealer David and Christopher Alden, twins, have made parallel careers as controversial stage directors.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 8 Aug. 2023
Advertisement And Boddie is a knockout as Roosevelt, a wheeler-dealer and golf enthusiast.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 19 June 2023
In some ways, Moss-Bachrach’s Richie is the most intriguing character of all (with the possible exception of whenever the great Oliver Platt shows up for a scene as the wheeler-dealer Uncle Jimmy).
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 19 June 2023
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“Wheeler-dealer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wheeler-dealer. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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