deal in
phrasal verb
dealt in; dealing in; deals in
1
: to buy and sell (something) as a business
He deals in rare books.
2
: to use or be involved in (something)
tales dealing in myth and mystery
We don't deal in rumor or gossip.
3
: to include (someone) in a card game
"Do you want to play cards with us?" "Sure, deal me in."
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Established in 2017 as Fosun Fashion Group, the firm planted its flag in luxury fashion, snatching up its brands in a series of acquisitions and went public in a SPAC deal in December 2022 that raised more than $150 million.
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
She was freed in a hostage release deal in November 2023.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
And now the ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Of note, Rogers Communications closed a deal in July to obtain a majority ownership stake of MLSE, lessening Tanenbaum’s power in the organization going forward.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
She was freed in a hostage release deal in November 2023.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
And now the ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Of note, Rogers Communications closed a deal in July to obtain a majority ownership stake of MLSE, lessening Tanenbaum’s power in the organization going forward.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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“Deal in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deal%20in. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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