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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Fidelity is known primarily as an upscale brokerage and asset manager that deals in traditional offerings like stocks and bonds.
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Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Beauty acquired the brand in a $1 billion deal in 2025.
—Emma Greene, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
The others took plea deals in 2024.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
The new co-investment fund will focus on deals in North America and Europe and has already started deploying capital.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Beauty acquired the brand in a $1 billion deal in 2025.
—Emma Greene, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
The others took plea deals in 2024.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
The new co-investment fund will focus on deals in North America and Europe and has already started deploying capital.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Deal in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deal%20in. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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