cut a deal

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: to negotiate an agreement
The band cut a deal with the recording company.

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However, their anti-tank and anti-air systems failed to make a decisive difference after the Shah of Iran suddenly yanked out Iran’s decisive support from under them and cut a deal with Baghdad, crushing Kurdish morale in the process. Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The family history has fueled speculation that Zambada would cut a deal after his arrest and spill secrets about corruption. Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

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“Cut a deal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cut%20a%20deal. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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