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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
Andrea Mitchell, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
Arm appeared to act aggressively in its dealings with Qualcomm following the acquisition of Nuvia.
—Jim McGregor, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Built in the 1960s, the townhome complex near 42nd Street and Post Road devolved into a hotbed for drug dealing and crime in recent years, in part because of mismanagement by prior homeowners association leaders, the city says.
—Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Dec. 2024
Beyond the reality show cameras, Thomas’s business dealings have long been the subject of scrutiny.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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Musk has previously expressed an interest in affecting the trajectory of foreign affairs, which could further affect his dealings with world leaders.
—Andrea Mitchell, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
Arm appeared to act aggressively in its dealings with Qualcomm following the acquisition of Nuvia.
—Jim McGregor, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Built in the 1960s, the townhome complex near 42nd Street and Post Road devolved into a hotbed for drug dealing and crime in recent years, in part because of mismanagement by prior homeowners association leaders, the city says.
—Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Dec. 2024
Beyond the reality show cameras, Thomas’s business dealings have long been the subject of scrutiny.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealing
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Working with a physical therapist is important to learn how to walk and perform other activities.Sarah Jividen, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
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Worlds of Marvel, somewhat hosted by the character Groot, is an interactive dinner with trivia and on-screen activities.Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
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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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The investigation also revealed that members of the drug trafficking organization possessed and used firearms in connection with their drug trafficking activity, authorities said.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
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Alonso's market was once seen as a bit competitive with a few teams reportedly negotiating with him.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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However, the deal could give Discover better leverage in negotiating prices with the two dominant network players.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Paulo Dybala is the subject of serious negotiations, according to Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk.David Ferrini, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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It has been widely reported that as part of the negotiations with Real Betis over selling Giovani Lo Celso, Spurs included a clause relating to Johnny Cardoso.Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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The movie was a huge commercial success, bringing in nearly $700 million globally.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Searching for a school that puts the student at the center of the conversation is vital to set up young people for success in college.Susan R. Burns, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Common issues include invoices being addressed to the wrong legal entity, missing postal addresses, incorrect purchase order numbers, or errors in the tax treatment of transactions.Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Saturday brought a small flurry of transactions, as the Guardians and Diamondbacks made a trade and Paul Goldschmidt and Carlos Santana found 2025 homes.Keith Law, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Honda will take the lead of the new enterprise, in large part thanks to its larger market capitalization.Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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And after buying enterprise startup Kustomer for about $1 billion in 2020, Meta spun it out in 2023 in a deal that was reportedly valued at $250 million.Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Chalk through your feeds with ads from people and brands selling their goods.Erik Logan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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On a recent morning, around 100 citizens lined up in front of a government truck in Dhaka that was selling oil, rice and vegetables at subsidized rates.Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Dealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealing. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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