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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But experts think there will be some kind of trade deal in the future.
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Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty from 1996 was never fully ratified, and Moscow suspended participation in the bilateral US-Russia New START deal in 2023, which will expire in February.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The former Portsmouth and Middlesbrough midfielder signed a new four-year deal in August, 2024, but was dismissed four months later, with Wolves 19th in the league table, four points from safety.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The committee has signed approximately a dozen new deals in this calendar year.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
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Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty from 1996 was never fully ratified, and Moscow suspended participation in the bilateral US-Russia New START deal in 2023, which will expire in February.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The former Portsmouth and Middlesbrough midfielder signed a new four-year deal in August, 2024, but was dismissed four months later, with Wolves 19th in the league table, four points from safety.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The committee has signed approximately a dozen new deals in this calendar year.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Deal in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deal%20in. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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