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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Unlike in other Olympic mountain venues, business owners told The Associated Press that athletes, fans, workers and volunteers have boxed out visitors who come chasing duty-free deals in what is usually a bumper month.
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ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
In 2025, despite the Broncos signing Evan Engram to a two-year, $23 million deal in the offseason, Trautman led all Broncos tight ends in snaps played for the third straight season.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Bateman, who fastidiously studies the trades and his every review, was already tight with Netflix’s Ted Sarandos when the streamer signed him and his Aggregate Films to a sweeping first-look deal in 2018.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Devonte Green, 30, got a maximum 42 years in August under a plea deal in multiple criminal cases for battery, two counts of criminal confinement, one count of obstruction of justice and a gun enhancement.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
In 2025, despite the Broncos signing Evan Engram to a two-year, $23 million deal in the offseason, Trautman led all Broncos tight ends in snaps played for the third straight season.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Bateman, who fastidiously studies the trades and his every review, was already tight with Netflix’s Ted Sarandos when the streamer signed him and his Aggregate Films to a sweeping first-look deal in 2018.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Devonte Green, 30, got a maximum 42 years in August under a plea deal in multiple criminal cases for battery, two counts of criminal confinement, one count of obstruction of justice and a gun enhancement.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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