strike a deal

phrase

: to come to an agreement
The two sides finally struck a deal after weeks of negotiations.

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The engineers who run those systems could strike a deal with an upstart challenger and then drag their feet. — Seva Gunitsky, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026 It was generally assumed that the Raptors would strike a deal to keep Leonard — a seven-time All-Star, two-time NBA champion and two-time NBA Finals MVP — soon after landing him in a trade with the Clippers. — ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026 Diplomacy will be high on the agenda this week as global leaders head to the United Nations General Assembly, while Washington ramps up pressure on Tehran to strike a deal to free up trade flows on the Strait of Hormuz. — Jenni Reid,sean Conlon, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026 That allowed the Broncos to strike a deal with each to start the season on the practice squad. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for strike a deal

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“Strike a deal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strike%20a%20deal. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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