as in to negotiate
to do (business) with another person, company, etc.
We had some important business to transact with our distributors. transact a real estate deal
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When asked about the cost to American Express of protecting against AI errors, Gebb said that agents will improve over time, and if consumers have the confidence to transact using agents on the Amex network, that will ultimately bring more transaction volume to the company.
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Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
While economic impact can be quantified and reported, community impact cannot be so easily transacted.
—Michelle Grabner, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
The Place 2 Be at downtown Hartford’s Constitution Plaza, in West Hartford’s Blue Back Square and in New Haven lost their sales and use tax permits on Monday, approvals required for businesses to transact business under state law.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Given the billions of dollars in advertising transacted on Nielsen data, even minor changes can have a big impact on major media companies and streamers.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
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Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
While economic impact can be quantified and reported, community impact cannot be so easily transacted.
—Michelle Grabner, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
The Place 2 Be at downtown Hartford’s Constitution Plaza, in West Hartford’s Blue Back Square and in New Haven lost their sales and use tax permits on Monday, approvals required for businesses to transact business under state law.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Given the billions of dollars in advertising transacted on Nielsen data, even minor changes can have a big impact on major media companies and streamers.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
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The decision to close the location comes after negotiating for months upon the urging of the city of Dallas and local leaders to work out an arrangement for how the store could keep operating.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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But Qatar appears to be more flexible, with a top official saying on Sunday that the country would be willing to negotiate on fees collected for mine clearance or other short-term activities.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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The Israeli military earlier today pounded Tyre, Lebanon’s fourth-largest city, in a wave of strikes across southern Lebanon that killed at least 14 people, despite a month-old ceasefire deal Israel and Lebanon previously agreed to.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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But the injury losses dealt a blow.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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The rooms themselves are curated with an eye for design, pairing traditional Japanese architecture with midcentury Scandinavian furniture—Eames, Kjærholm, Finn Juhl—all available to purchase in the on-site design shop should your room inspire you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Anyone who purchased the item is advised to contact Giantex for a full refund.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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In any case, Judy doesn’t buy it.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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Follow Eva Longoria’s lead and buy the bestselling Plongeant, the sleek style with a plunging neckline.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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In 2010, the property was sold to a local investment group led by Jeff Jacobs, along with help from Doug Carlson, co-founder and CEO of Fiji Water, and real estate developer Jeffrey Essakow.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Olmo was then only able to play the second half of that campaign due to Spanish government intervention, after La Liga questioned Barca’s initial plan to raise money by selling future VIP seat revenues at the Camp Nou while the seats had not been built.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Bac Ha is one of the busiest and most visually striking markets in its region, drawing multiple ethnic minority groups who barter and sell their goods each week.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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One of the busiest and most visually striking markets in the region, Bac Ha draws multiple ethnic minority groups who barter and sell their goods each week.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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