cuts a deal

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present tense third-person singular of cut a deal
as in deals
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase We managed to cut a deal with the landlord in which we will be allowed to adopt a furry friend in exchange for an increase in rent.

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Recent Examples of cuts a deal When a job goes wrong and Viktor is seriously hurt, Malina cuts a deal with a crooked doctor. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Oct. 2026 To save everyone from imminent destruction, Brahma cuts a deal that grants Ravana immunity from any attack by humans, gods, or diseases. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2026

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“Cuts a deal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuts%20a%20deal. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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