1
as in treated
to behave toward in a stated way
it's important to deal with others fairly
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2
as in concerned
to have (something) as a subject matter
this textbook deals with the history of France
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Immersed in a kitchen culture where a single root vegetable is treated with more technical precision than a prime cut of wagyu, Sovani found his calling.—
Nupur Singh,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Feb. 2026 -
Extras, usually treated on set like living props, were especially in need of protection.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
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Paris — As far as the French are concerned, the case is now closed.—
Melissa Bell,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Community members, concerned over slim pickings of essentials like eggs and bread, rallied around the store and started a GoFundMe in December 2024, ultimately raising nearly $63,000 for the grocery.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The backstory Opened in 2021, The Truitt previously served as the Kansas City Art Institute alumni house, and its ties to the local arts scene still linger.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Spencer, who served in the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division and deployed to Iraq as a paratrooper in the late 2000s, said the sheriff’s job is to be a leader.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The bread is traditionally made, with dough mixed by hand, then heated by coals from the fire, buried in sand, covered with more coals and left for 30 minutes.—
Henry Haselock,
TheWeek,
27 Feb. 2026
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The situation was painful and humiliating, but given the circumstances, the offensive nature of the incident could have been handled with common sense and empathy.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Washington’s players gave the team a B-minus for how travel accommodations are handled.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Dealt (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealt%20%28with%29. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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