dealmaking
noun
deal·mak·ing
ˈdēl-ˌmā-kiŋ 
: the act or process of making deals or agreements
His artistry ran far more to political dealmaking than to personal fortune hunting …—
Sean Wilentz
Sean Wilentz
dealmaking
adjective
learned some dealmaking skills along the way
… that's the life of the dealmaking, world-shaking chief executive.
—James Surowiecki
James Surowiecki
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John Malone, 84, is stepping down as chair of his media, sports and telecom empire after 50 years of dealmaking, marking the end of an era in modern media.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
After the lawsuit was settled, which included Fubo being paid $220 million by Disney-Fox-Warners, execs turned to dealmaking and the Live + TV side of Hulu was seen as an appealing bargaining chip.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
And this year, expect more discussions, and concrete dealmaking, around AI and broader technology partnerships, as the forum doubles down on digital infrastructure and data-driven industries.
—Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Goldman Sachs Goldman Sachs posted record third-quarter revenue , buoyed by an outperformance in its dealmaking division.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
After the lawsuit was settled, which included Fubo being paid $220 million by Disney-Fox-Warners, execs turned to dealmaking and the Live + TV side of Hulu was seen as an appealing bargaining chip.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
And this year, expect more discussions, and concrete dealmaking, around AI and broader technology partnerships, as the forum doubles down on digital infrastructure and data-driven industries.
—Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Goldman Sachs Goldman Sachs posted record third-quarter revenue , buoyed by an outperformance in its dealmaking division.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Dealmaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dealmaking. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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