strike a deal
idiom
: to come to an agreement
The two sides finally struck a deal after weeks of negotiations.
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Los Angeles’ two NFL teams, the Rams and Chargers, were named as potential trade suitors to strike a deal with the Dolphins in a report Friday afternoon by ESPN’s Adam Schefter on the Pat McAfee Show.
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
On social media Friday President Trump wrote the administration had been working closely with Harvard University to strike a deal, with an announcement likely next week.
—Elissa Nadworny, NPR, 20 June 2025
Kehoe, a former car salesman, spent multiple days during the session trying to strike a deal on the plan and move it across the finish line.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
Before his father shut down the idea of taking a loan and expanding business, Will befriended Ryan (Ryan Farrell), who works at tire manufacturer and supplier True Threads and tried to strike a deal.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 11 June 2025
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
On social media Friday President Trump wrote the administration had been working closely with Harvard University to strike a deal, with an announcement likely next week.
—Elissa Nadworny, NPR, 20 June 2025
Kehoe, a former car salesman, spent multiple days during the session trying to strike a deal on the plan and move it across the finish line.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
Before his father shut down the idea of taking a loan and expanding business, Will befriended Ryan (Ryan Farrell), who works at tire manufacturer and supplier True Threads and tried to strike a deal.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 11 June 2025
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“Strike a deal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strike%20a%20deal. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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