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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With them, there is no such thing as dealing in good faith.
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 13 June 2026
The rules extend Beijing’s reach to deals in markets beyond mainland China, including Taiwan, and give it the power to punish foreign firms whose home countries restrict Chinese investment.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 June 2026
To date, the film has also landed deals in Australia, New Zealand, Scandinavia and Spain.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 12 June 2026
In the show, Max was locked up after taking a plea deal in a murder case.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 13 June 2026
The rules extend Beijing’s reach to deals in markets beyond mainland China, including Taiwan, and give it the power to punish foreign firms whose home countries restrict Chinese investment.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 June 2026
To date, the film has also landed deals in Australia, New Zealand, Scandinavia and Spain.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 12 June 2026
In the show, Max was locked up after taking a plea deal in a murder case.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
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“Deal in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deal%20in. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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