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as in bargaining
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as in activity
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as in trafficking
to carry on the business of buying and selling goods or other property
that store deals in used furniture
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as in negotiating
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
you're going to have to learn how to deal if you want to buy a car at a fair price
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Recent Examples of dealing
Jeff A. Chamer
may 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026
But at the same time, especially at the beginning for the season, there was the dealing with emotions.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
The researchers were dealing mostly in speculation — the gene modification technology that scientists could use to doom the screwworm is untested at scale and not ready to be deployed.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 7 June 2026
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The hotel was raided by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police and FBI agents — some wearing green camoflauge and riding in military-style vehicles — after a six-month investigation revealed a drug dealing, Ferguson said.
—Jeff A. Chamer
may 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026
But at the same time, especially at the beginning for the season, there was the dealing with emotions.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Verb
Armenia’s pro-EU prime minister claimed victory in parliamentary elections, dealing a major blow to Russia’s regional influence.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
The researchers were dealing mostly in speculation — the gene modification technology that scientists could use to doom the screwworm is untested at scale and not ready to be deployed.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealing
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But federal intervention that empowers institutions while avoiding athlete bargaining would be another bailout for the people who created the mess.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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The bargaining unit ranges from around 50 to 100 producers, depending on how many projects are currently in progress.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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The skate party is a perfect activity for everyone to come together.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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The unit’s activities were exposed by Israel in 2019.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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New Friend New Life serves about 350 women and girls each year who are victims of trafficking.—
Ginger Allen,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The life of the 28-year-old Euphoria breakout was engulfed in controversy last year over a campaign for the fashion brand American Eagle that some accused of trafficking in racist tropes.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Teams spend more time interpreting signals, protecting resources and negotiating around unresolved leadership tension.—
Britton Bloch,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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One option is debt settlement, which involves negotiating with creditors on a settlement amount that's less than the full amount owed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The decision was made due to logistical challenges and in hopes of avoiding delays that might derail the negotiation process, one source said.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria has reclaimed 450 acres of ancestral land in Butte County after roughly seven years of negotiations.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Plenty of faceless creators have continued to find success on social media despite YouTube’s crackdown.—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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But also debates within the Labour Party, the state of the polls, the development of public opinion, and the success or otherwise of the government in generating growth by other means.—
Anand Menon,
Time,
13 June 2026
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The machines trading Europe’s gas have been quietly handed a chaperone.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The Knicks acquired Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors in 2023, trading away RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and a 2024 second-round pick.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2026
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On the federal side, there are tax consequences to these transactions.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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But some recent transactions show the willingness to go higher for priority assets.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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“Dealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealing. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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