drug dealer

noun

: a person who sells illegal drugs

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For a time, authorities allege, Agostino Abbatiello was known as the biggest drug dealer at Penn State. Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2026 The prosecutor said Davis got the gun from Eric Zip Martin, an East Coast drug dealer associated with Combs’ Bad Boy Entertainment. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 Batsukh was identified as Wilson’s drug dealer from Wilson’s own phone, which contained messages on a chat application between them. Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 The Starz series is a prequel to the original Power, exploring the early life of Kanan Stark, the drug dealer first played by 50 Cent in the original crime drama. Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drug dealer

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“Drug dealer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drug%20dealer. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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