deal in
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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By Jenna Jarrah Eric Chaim Kline has been dealing in old and rare books since 1980, and his current shop in the San Fernando Valley has an impressive inventory of over 250,000 books.
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Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Keels began the season without an NBA contract, but his standout play in the G League led to the Heat signing him to a two-way deal in February.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
As of Thursday, law enforcement had no information that suggested Evans used his position as a police officer to conduct drug deals in the community.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
More recently, major deals in the sector have included Verizon buying Frontier Communications for $20 billion and AT&T acquiring Lumen’s fiber business.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Keels began the season without an NBA contract, but his standout play in the G League led to the Heat signing him to a two-way deal in February.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
As of Thursday, law enforcement had no information that suggested Evans used his position as a police officer to conduct drug deals in the community.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
More recently, major deals in the sector have included Verizon buying Frontier Communications for $20 billion and AT&T acquiring Lumen’s fiber business.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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