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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Caltrans had made similar deals in California for projects to combat homelessness without opposition from the feds, county officials said.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Totowa Mayor John Coiro said his chief of police was required to place a Breathalyzer on his police vehicle as part of a plea deal in that case.
—Louisa Moller, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
For more of the best Amazon deals in the Super Saturday sale, check out our picks below with sales on everything from home to kitchen, fashion, beauty, and tech.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Once a month, Fort Worth Star-Telegram service team reporter Ella Gonzales will scope out the best deals in Fort Worth for under $25.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Dec. 2025
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Totowa Mayor John Coiro said his chief of police was required to place a Breathalyzer on his police vehicle as part of a plea deal in that case.
—Louisa Moller, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
For more of the best Amazon deals in the Super Saturday sale, check out our picks below with sales on everything from home to kitchen, fashion, beauty, and tech.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Once a month, Fort Worth Star-Telegram service team reporter Ella Gonzales will scope out the best deals in Fort Worth for under $25.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Deal in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deal%20in. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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