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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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Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Williams was at the center of the government’s case against YSL, whose members have been accused of a variety of crimes, including murder, drug dealing and robbery.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 31 Oct. 2024
Lurie similarly wants to crack down on drug dealing and invest in the Police Department.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
Related Articles The minister was accused of taking gifts from Ong when the two had official dealings with Formula 1 racing.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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Surveys show California voters are likely to approve Proposition 36, a ballot measure to increase penalties for retail theft and drug dealing, and require people convicted of possessing drugs such as fentanyl to undergo treatment or face jail.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Williams was at the center of the government’s case against YSL, whose members have been accused of a variety of crimes, including murder, drug dealing and robbery.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 31 Oct. 2024
Lurie similarly wants to crack down on drug dealing and invest in the Police Department.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
Related Articles The minister was accused of taking gifts from Ong when the two had official dealings with Formula 1 racing.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealing
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Bird flu and seasonal flu at the same time Currently, respiratory virus activity is low in the U.S., but the country is on the brink of entering traditional flu season.Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 Nov. 2024
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In a move to embrace widespread change brought on by AI, Ledger integrated the Flex and the Stax with its app, Ledger Security Key, which employs two-factor authentication and passkey capabilities for serious protection against fraudulent activity.Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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The crisis at our southern border in which drug cartels are trafficking women, children, drugs, fentanyl pouring into our country.CBS News, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2024
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Matthew is serving a 7-year prison sentence in Singapore's Changi Prison for trafficking meth.Rebecca Wright, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
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All four clubs have the option of either negotiating a new agreement with DSG or seeking other distribution solutions.Brad Adgate, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The union is now negotiating its first contract with the German company.Marick Masters, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
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This fosters stronger relationships, enhances team collaboration and improves negotiation outcomes, ultimately making the company more adaptable and successful in diverse markets.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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This week’s immunity challenge also happens to be the rice negotiation portion of our program.Nick Caruso, TVLine, 20 Nov. 2024
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Research consistently shows that companies with inclusive practices experience higher employee engagement, productivity, and retention—critical factors for success in today's competitive market.Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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To set yourself up for success, focus on realistic goals.Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 30 Nov. 2024
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It must be issued within seven business days for credit card transactions or 20 business days for cash or check payments.Harrison Pierce, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
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So far in November, shoppers have spent 9.6% more just on online purchases, according to Adobe Analytics, which tracks transactions.Alina Selyukh, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
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By integrating with external tools such as website browsing and file browser, these AI agents aim at helping enterprises and individuals with problem-solving across industries.Gerui Wang, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Additional allegations against Combs involve the use of firearms, threats and coercion as part of a criminal enterprise spanning decades.Liam Quinn, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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More recently, Metro Boomin secured a deal worth $70 million by selling a portion of his publishing catalog to Shamrock.Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Sometimes selling every two minutes, this deodorant features the same jasmine, lily of the valley, sandalwood, and vanilla notes as its perfume counterpart—which, while undeniably popular since its launch in 1994, doesn't fly off shelves quite as rapidly as this sweat-stopping solid.Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Dealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealing. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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