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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
Justina Lee, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Last week, the states dropped their claim that Live Nation engaged in unlawful exclusive dealing with venues, focusing instead on broader monopolization allegations.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
Andrew MacAskill, USA Today, 8 May 2026
McCoy has a 2015 cocaine dealing conviction in Lake County, records state.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
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Noun
Currency dealers monitor exchange rates as an electronic screen (top) shows South Korea's benchmark stock index (KOSPI) in a foreign exchange dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul on March 13, 2026.
—Justina Lee, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Last week, the states dropped their claim that Live Nation engaged in unlawful exclusive dealing with venues, focusing instead on broader monopolization allegations.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Just under two years after winning a landslide national election, Starmer saw voters punish his Labour government, dealing it a blow in some of its traditional strongholds in former industrial regions in central and northern England.
—Andrew MacAskill, USA Today, 8 May 2026
McCoy has a 2015 cocaine dealing conviction in Lake County, records state.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealing
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The strike began in February, weeks before the WGA was set to enter negotiations with the major studios, with the workers accusing their employer of bargaining in bad faith.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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When workers lack bargaining power, the government steps in.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Trinidad and Tobago conducts significant oil and gas exploration activity both on land and in shallow waters, and is one of the Caribbean’s largest producers, according to official information from Trinidad’s Ministry of Energy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Don’t miss other free activities like mocktail classes and horticultural tours of the extensive gardens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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The Home Office has argued the government is increasing enforcement efforts against trafficking gangs and strengthening cooperation with France.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Jackson County prosecutors have charged two Kansas City residents with trafficking fentanyl that authorities believe is tied to seven overdoses in the Prospect Avenue Corridor.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Marandi served as an adviser to Iran’s negotiating team during the 2015 nuclear talks and still has close ties to the Iranian government.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The sides having been negotiating since the summer of 2024, and the NFL had begun the hiring process for replacement officials last month.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Kerr has reached an agreement in principle on a two-year contract to continue coaching the Warriors, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.—
Janie McCauley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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The Taurus Sun forms a supportive sextile to Jupiter in your 3rd House of Communication, giving negotiations, outreach, and practical discussions unusual traction.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Their recipe for success, however, remained depth.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Cities such as Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Fairfax, Virginia, have installed these systems with success.—
Michael Perkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Frank said in February after trading Zubac.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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From there, both fighters were trading blows, but the fifth round was when Strickland had an interesting moment with Chimaev.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Paramount on Monday asked the FCC for authorization to include the royal families and other foreign investors to help finance the company’s proposed $81-billion transaction.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Gannon Ken Van Dyke, 38, was charged Friday with unlawful use of confidential government information for personal gain, theft of nonpublic government information, commodities fraud, wire fraud and making an unlawful monetary transaction.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Dealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealing. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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