Examples of wheeler and dealer in a Sentence
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The Rams are quite the reflection of Kroenke’s image as a major league wheeler and dealer.
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Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2022
Schmadtke has a reputation as a ruthless wheeler and dealer.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2021
Quinn has been an avid wheeler and dealer in his four seasons as general manager, with mixed results.
—Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2019
In his classic 'wheeler and dealer' approach, Del Boy attempts to sell some David Beckham underwear with the former Manchester United star's signature on the back.
—SI.com, 28 Aug. 2019
Traditionally in most fiction, men are the wheelers and dealers.
—Paula Rogo, Essence, 17 Aug. 2019
Traditionally in most fiction men are the wheelers and dealers.
—Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2019
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Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2022
Schmadtke has a reputation as a ruthless wheeler and dealer.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2021
Quinn has been an avid wheeler and dealer in his four seasons as general manager, with mixed results.
—Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2019
In his classic 'wheeler and dealer' approach, Del Boy attempts to sell some David Beckham underwear with the former Manchester United star's signature on the back.
—SI.com, 28 Aug. 2019
Traditionally in most fiction, men are the wheelers and dealers.
—Paula Rogo, Essence, 17 Aug. 2019
Traditionally in most fiction men are the wheelers and dealers.
—Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2019
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Word History
First Known Use
1966, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of wheeler and dealer was
in 1966
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“Wheeler and dealer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wheeler%20and%20dealer. Accessed 30 Nov. 2023.
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