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as in bargaining
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as in activity
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as in trafficking
to carry on the business of buying and selling goods or other property
that store deals in used furniture
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as in negotiating
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
you're going to have to learn how to deal if you want to buy a car at a fair price
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Recent Examples of dealing
Katie Glueck, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Adams' critics argue his dealings with Trump officials compromised his ability to lead.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
The series followed Todd's dealings as a successful realtor in Atlanta and then Nashville, and eventually produced the spinoff Growing Up Chrisley, which centered on Savannah and her brother Chase.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 19 Feb. 2025
This marks a pivotal moment for Adams, who is dealing with the fallout from an ongoing fraud case and criticisms related to his dealings with the Trump administration.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
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Some recall their dealings with him during his first term, when certain governors believed that federal aid was conditioned on flattery.
—Katie Glueck, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Adams' critics argue his dealings with Trump officials compromised his ability to lead.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
The series followed Todd's dealings as a successful realtor in Atlanta and then Nashville, and eventually produced the spinoff Growing Up Chrisley, which centered on Savannah and her brother Chase.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 19 Feb. 2025
This marks a pivotal moment for Adams, who is dealing with the fallout from an ongoing fraud case and criticisms related to his dealings with the Trump administration.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealing
Noun
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On Sunday, Katz said the agency, which Israel accuses of supporting militant groups, had been told to halt activity in the camps.—
Raneen Sawafta and James Mackenzie,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Questions still remain about how much physical activity, what kind and what intensity is helpful for survival after cancer, Diaz added.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
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Two Connecticut men have been found guilty of trafficking fentanyl after selling to undercover officers, officials said.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
21 Dec. 2024
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Sanchez has pleaded not guilty to charges of trafficking drugs, laundering money, obstructing justice, carjacking, kidnapping and murdering two women.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, financing customers from your own balance sheet can strain resources, while negotiating credit facilities often involves lengthy and intricate processes.—
Ashish Srimal,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Sources said the switch allowed parties involved in the transaction to renegotiate their part, with the various players negotiating concessions to stay in the transaction, causing a bit of a behind-the-scenes hubbub as the finish line approached.—
David Moin,
WWD,
26 Dec. 2024
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On Sunday, European leaders held an emergency summit in London to rally support for Ukraine as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks to wrestle control of peace negotiations away from the US.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, from the employee and front-line or middle manager perspective, an executive-level five-days-a-week mandate could be seen as the starting point for a negotiation, Tulane professor Christopher Lipp told Newsweek.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Wambaugh chose next to delve into nonfiction, enjoying his greatest success in 1973 with The Onion Field.—
Chris Koseluk,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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One of the lessons from the Austin PSP program is the multiplication effect that supporting the success of parenting students can have.—
Edward Conroy,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Even with Trump’s questionable claims, though, CBS parent Paramount Global is seeking the Trump administration’s greenlight for the merger transaction.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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The transaction was unanimously recommended to the Charter board of directors for approval by a special committee composed of independent, disinterested directors and advised by independent financial and legal advisors.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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However, the enterprise software giant’s AI business is picking up steam, which should propel the stock higher over time.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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When implementing an enterprise browser, organizations often face unforeseen challenges that can hinder progress and adoption.—
Ashish Khanna,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Bottom line For home sellers, 2025 is looking good with many homes commanding higher prices and selling quickly.—
Brendel Hightower,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Nordstroms have been able to improve Rack by placing a greater focus on better brands at the off-pricer, including some of the better-selling labels that can found at the Nordstrom full-price department stores.—
David Moin,
WWD,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Dealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealing. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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